How To Age Galvanized Sheet Metal

How to age galvanized metal.

How to age galvanized sheet metal.

This solution will discolor wood surfaces and probably many other things so be careful. The longer it sits the more aged the piece will look. Galvanized metal normally needs to be treated before painting it has oil on it from production and many paints will peel off. I used lysol toilet bowl cleaner.

Don t leave the ammonia on it because it will become weathered and rusty. I looked for zep acid toilet bowl cleaner which is my corrosion agent of choice but 4 local stores i went. Use steel wool again to rub the toilet cleaner everywhere. Squirt clorox toilet cleaner all over the metal.

Use a wet towel or rag to. While wearing gloves lightly sand the entire piece of metal with steel wool. Place an old towel in a large plastic bin then simply pour vinegar on the towel until its soaked. We used a tub we mix cement in that held both of the basket easily.

The cleaner acts as stripping agent removing the galvanized finish from the metal. With a piece of steel wool work cleaner into a lather covering all of the exterior including handles and crevices image 2. Use a bit of ammonia to wash the oil off then sand it a bit before painting. Place lathered bucket outside or in a well ventilated area for 2 4 hours or until dry.

Let the metal sit for 24 hours covered in toilet cleaner and steel wool.