How To Age Sheet Metal

Squirt clorox toilet cleaner all over the metal.

How to age sheet metal.

With a piece of steel wool work cleaner into a lather covering all of the exterior including handles and crevices image 2. Then put the metal on a plastic sheet in an open or well ventilated area and put on safety glasses gloves and a long sleeved shirt to protect yourself from the chemicals. The longer it sits the more aged the piece will look. Place an old towel in a large plastic bin then simply pour vinegar on the towel until its soaked.

Use steel wool again to rub the toilet cleaner everywhere. While wearing gloves lightly sand the entire piece of metal with steel wool. We can get that look at home and it doesn t require much time at all. Use a wet towel or rag to.

To age galvanized metal start by sanding it with 80 grit sandpaper until it no longer looks shiny and slick. Have you ever wondered how to age metal. The cleaner acts as stripping agent removing the galvanized finish from the metal. Let the metal sit for 24 hours covered in toilet cleaner and steel wool.

The best part is you probably already have all. Place lathered bucket outside or in a well ventilated area for 2 4 hours or until dry.