Need opinions

[Andrew3605]

I was wanting to do this to my copper nemi
Blue Patina on Copper
I was wondering if anyone knows if this could really mess it up or anything it's my favorite mods right now and I really don't want to mess it up. Thanks!

 

[jd1978]

I don't think it would do anything to the physical mod or the mechanics. The color and finish of this process would be a bit ify IMO. Ideally, you would want to do this on a sample of the exact metal composition, before doing it to your mod. That said, this is only my opinion.

 

[roach52]

I dont know about damahing the mod but:
1. Is it true copper or an alloy / plating? If so may not work at all
2. Is it sealed? Alot of copper stuff can have a clear coat on it to specifically keep it from oxidizing
3. Personally I wouldn't do it, have you ever handled normal green oxidized copper? Its like rust and rubs off and can get on hands, cloths etc... I suppose you could seal it after or try.

If the process gets to the threading you may not be able to unscrew your mod or screw it back together so I guess that would be possible damage.

 

[Andrew3605]

I'm not too worried about the look if it doesn't turn out right. I'm just worried about it just not working. I don't know much about that kind of stuff so I don't know if it could ruin it. But I'm just going to do the tube not the top cap or button so I guess It couldn't really hurt it. Also thanks!

 

[Andrew3605]

That's a good point Roach that would really suck if it came off on my hands and stuff so I guess I'll pass on doing this thanks!

 

[JaRod]

You are basically oxidizing the copper adding a coat of non conductive chemicals, so if you really want to do it, you'll need to spare the switch, top cap, and threads on all three components: switch, top cap and main tube or tubes, to preserve the main function of the tube which is to conduct electricity for which all three parts must be in perfect contact. But I've never attempted anything similar so I am just guessing.....good luck

 

[RichRod]

ive seen this done on many mods, i think it looks pretty cool!

 

[epicdoom]

Are you planning on doing your own patina mixture or buying one. I would personally leave it be, after some time it will take on its own patina. If it were mine I'd keep it shiny as a new penny. I worked for a sheet metal company when I was a young lad. We replaced copper on a dome of a local hospital. At first we couldn't find anything commercially made to exactly match the patina that was on the accents that weren't replaced, then I had this idea since most of the dome was covered in bird crap why not scrape some off mix it with water and soak the surface down and see how it goes, turned out to be the rite thing for the job. I look at that dome everyday as I pass by heading to work. I wish they would have just coated it in clear and left it shiny it was beautiful.

No mater what you decide you have to be happy with it so I wish you the best in your decision.

 

[Andrew3605]

Thanks I appreciate all the help I'm still kinda torn between the two but if I end up deciding to do it I'll definitely follow up with some pictures and how it performs after it was done.