Make Metal Siding Look Old

But you can get this process in only a few hours.

Make metal siding look old.

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. You can also use the left over treated water but make sure you add plenty of water so you don t burn your plants. As for chemicals you only need two things. I believe it s a safer way to age metal than harsh chemicals.

Don t worry about being too thorough at this point. With a couple of common household products and a couple of tools you can get all aged up in minutes. This is what the steel wool is good for. 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.

To help with this there is a protective coating on the metal to prevent aging. I wish i could show you a picture. 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.

Spray the metal and allow it to sit outside for a few days to add to the aged look. Well i mean age galvanized metal that is. In some cases the oxidization process takes years in others months. Make sure you get the labels off all the way.

I had to rescrub and retreat the buckets to make it all look old. Tarnish verdigris and patina are all different ways that make metal and other materials look old. The coverage doesn t have to be complete or even on all areas of the metal piece.