I've been reading all the Q & A's here and if I'm understanding correctly, I should first put vinegar on it, right? do you mix it with anything, or just spray it on and let it dry then put a clear coat. Hi, I just purchased a 1954 Chevy Truck, it has that Patina/rusty look that I want to keep, but I want to seal it especially the bed because I'm a photographer and I don't want the rust to get on peoples clothes. Never mix bleach with anything, especially acids like vinegar [affil links to item on Either immerse the chain in bleach, or spritz it with vinegar and salt (repeatedly wet it and allow it to dry). So immersion in vinegar usually doesn't cause rusting. Vinegar and other mild acids dissolve steel but they dissolve rust even faster. Then spray polyurethane on it? I just need to do this for the patina. Can I soak the chain in a large bucket with vinegar ? Should I add salt to it? Soak in muriatic acid? I need to have it done within the week because my electrician is hanging my chandeliers. ![]() of steel chain 1/4 inch thick links for use in hanging chandeliers in my renovated barn. note: We appended your inquiry to a thread where we think it's already answered, David. Is it possible? What is the best way to achieve this?Įd. ![]() I have a challenge.Can we clear coat a sheet metal with little rust on it without remove the rusts? We want to clear coat the parts while keeping the rust on the metal to make it look old. Why the difference? Would it change over time? Air quality? I am planning several installations for an interpretive exhibit and want to know what to expect/control.Įxhibit developer - Vancouver, BC, Canada The colors vary from bright orange to reddish brown and darker. An ongoing discussion beginning back in 2001.
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