Make Metal Siding Look Old

Tarnish verdigris and patina are all different ways that make metal and other materials look old.

Make metal siding look old.

Well i mean age galvanized metal that is. With a couple of common household products and a couple of tools you can get all aged up in minutes. Since we are trying to do the opposite and speed up the aging process we want to weaken the protective coating as much as possible. I believe it s a safer way to age metal than harsh chemicals.

To help with this there is a protective coating on the metal to prevent aging. The coverage doesn t have to be complete or even on all areas of the metal piece. Don t worry about being too thorough at this point. As for chemicals you only need two things.

Make sure you get the labels off all the way. Spray paint is ideal for making metal look old because. Clorox clinging bleach gel toilet cleaner i tried about 5 brands this worked best and regular old baking soda. You can also use the left over treated water but make sure you add plenty of water so you don t burn your plants.

Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle then mix in some salt 2 tablespoons per cup should be more than enough. Hammer any sharp metal edges on the project some galvanized metal pieces can be quite sharp then file or sand them smooth. The spray can be controlled to be heavier in one area while creating a light dusting of color on another area to depict the aging process. I had to rescrub and retreat the buckets to make it all look old.

In some cases the oxidization process takes years in others months. This is what the steel wool is good for. I wish i could show you a picture.