I like to do it over 2 days with a very light sanding before the second day to give it more depth.
This is just plain bad .... Wow!
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This is just plain bad .... Wow!
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I'd love to see how this turns out on a $35 piece of Chinese junk!
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You did... mine IS the $35 one from kp. I just got it off eBay for a couple bucks cheaper
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You did... mine IS the $35 one from kp. I just got it off eBay for a couple bucks cheaper
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You're good... fantastic!
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Mine? They are both from 1700 Fabricators one is a Sputnik and the other a Weapon. They are the best tips I've used. I've got 2 new ones coming... a Sputnik-M which is a shorter version of the first one I posted.
I've bought all of mine from a guy named Jacob on fb. PM me if you want his contact info.
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no, Stainless doesn't patina like brass & copper, Torching is the best way to change its color.
That mod in the op looks amazing.. I'm thinking like a vinegar rub down followed by a Slightly damp sea sponge over to randomly dilute the Vinegar. Much like doing a Faux finish with paint..
I guessing the op mod maker had a lot of experience and trial and error to know how to make it look like that counter top.. Highly skilled because that's almost a perfect match.
I guessing the op mod maker had a lot of experience and trial and error to know how to make it look like that counter top.. Highly skilled because that's almost a perfect match.
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What a great resource. With all those choices, which one did you use to get that splendid countertop match?
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This is the result of 2 8 hour ammonia fumes. The first was 50/50 ammonia and vinegar and the second fume was just Ammonia. Both times added Kosher Salt on the tube. Then added 3 coats of Rustoleum clear coat...
This is after it was done and cleaned with acetone and sanded.
This is after a coat of Rustoleum.
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Overall I really like the way it came out and it was very easy to do. Be careful with the ammonia though because I am pretty sure I got mild ammonia poisoning from breathing it in and a killer sore throat for a day
This is after it was done and cleaned with acetone and sanded.
This is after a coat of Rustoleum.
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Overall I really like the way it came out and it was very easy to do. Be careful with the ammonia though because I am pretty sure I got mild ammonia poisoning from breathing it in and a killer sore throat for a day
Most excellent effect. How is the rustoleum holding up to handling over time? I'm thinking about getting some Renaissance wax to try on some of my mods.
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Big clouds - talk about gods vape.. That looks ancient! Finished product is beautiful
It's holding up so far but it feels like it will last a while. Only been about a week though. Next time I would probly do lighter coats and maybe do 5-10 coats.
This was my attempt at patinizing a brass mod (if you look closely, you can tell which mod it is).
I used a spray comprised of 2 pts vinegar, 1.5 pts ammonia and salt, sprinkled salt on it, then fumed in ammonia twice. First time was 4 hrs, second time 6 hrs. Finished up with a coat of Briwax paste wax.
I used a spray comprised of 2 pts vinegar, 1.5 pts ammonia and salt, sprinkled salt on it, then fumed in ammonia twice. First time was 4 hrs, second time 6 hrs. Finished up with a coat of Briwax paste wax.
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I haven't started playing with brass yet, but I've spent the last 2 weeks experimenting with copper and different processes. I experiment with copper plumbing pipe first to see what different color combos I get. I find that sea salt (non-iodized), kosher salt (also non-I) and regular Morton's table salt all produce varying shades from turquoise to an almost royal blue. I find that vinegar produces a lighter hue, whereas ammonia (non-lemony stuff) produces darker colors.
Furthermore, the preparation of the tube is often overlooked, but for those darker looks with little or no color I have rubbed my hands all over the tube (accidentally) and ended up with an extremely dark aged look as opposed to the colored hues.
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Furthermore, the preparation of the tube is often overlooked, but for those darker looks with little or no color I have rubbed my hands all over the tube (accidentally) and ended up with an extremely dark aged look as opposed to the colored hues.
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