How To Age Galvanized Sheet Metal

This solution will discolor wood surfaces and probably many other things so be careful.

How to age galvanized sheet metal. Grab an old rag make sure it s large enough to drape comfortably over the entire surface of your galvanized victim. Let the metal sit for 24 hours covered in toilet cleaner and steel wool. Place an old towel in a large plastic bin then simply pour vinegar on the towel until its soaked. Squirt clorox toilet cleaner all over the metal.

I looked for zep acid toilet bowl cleaner which is my corrosion agent of choice but 4 local stores i went. While wearing gloves lightly sand the entire piece of metal with steel wool. How to age galvanized metal. Galvanized metal normally needs to be treated before painting it has oil on it from production and many paints will peel off.

Place lathered bucket outside or in a well ventilated area for 2 4 hours or until dry. The longer it sits the more aged the piece will look. Soak the rag in the patina solution wring it out just a bit and cover your item with the wet rag. The cleaner acts as stripping agent removing the galvanized finish from the metal.

We used a tub we mix cement in that held both of the basket easily. Use a bit of ammonia to wash the oil off then sand it a bit before painting. I used lysol toilet bowl cleaner. Don t leave the ammonia on it because it will become weathered and rusty.

Put a new galvanized olive basket in a tub.