Part of the club... yet still unique

[caveat]

So I had some free time over the weekend and thought I'd try to add a personalized touch to my new REO Mini that I barely put down all weekend. I think it turned out rather nicely.

 

[pwheeler]

It's hard to tell exactly what you did, but it looks interesting!

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Looks great is that a chemically induced patina on a brass door ?

 

[caveat]

Looks great is that a chemically induced patina on a brass door ?

Yes indeed. I brushed the door a bit then added a forced patina.

 

[el Jexican]

Don't forget to clear coat it.

 

[caveat]

Don't forget to clear coat it.

I've got two coats on now. Might do a little wet sanding and then add a couple more still.

 

[redeyedancer]

Looks sweet thanks for sharing

 

[caveat]

Looks sweet thanks for sharing

Thanks for making it!

Next up, I'll have to get the Tumbled Aluminum LP Grand and a brass door and try again

Oh, and if such a thing ever existed maybe a brass body? One can dream anyway.

 

[redeyedancer]

Thanks for making it!

Next up, I'll have to get the Tumbled Aluminum LP Grand and a brass door and try again

Oh, and if such a thing ever existed maybe a brass body? One can dream anyway.

I almost did the brass mod but the weight scared me off the idea . You would need a dolly to haul it around

 

[caveat]

I almost did the brass mod but the weight scared me off the idea . You would need a dolly to haul it around

Oh I'd manage. Maybe it would get me to the gym more often just so I could carry it around. Really loving it so far though. If you ever feel brassy one day, just send me an invoice and I'll pay it.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

I almost did the brass mod but the weight scared me off the idea . You would need a dolly to haul it around

an SL brass ?

 

[caveat]

an SL brass ?

Good idea!

 

[Raynman]

I don't think I could afford to have Dolly haul my mod around. Besides she's getting a little long in the tooth.......what wrong Dolly. oh in that case Parton me......Pun intended.

 

[pennysmalls]

I know the brass doors can be soaked in vinegar/salt/egg/onion to force the patina but is there anyway to patina polished aluminum?

 

[caveat]

I know the brass doors can be soaked in vinegar/salt/egg/onion to force the patina but is there anyway to patina polished aluminum?

No, but you can use alcohol inks on stainless and I'd imagine aluminum well.

Mine was the brass door fumed in ammonia and a couple different kinds of salts. I didn't really time it but I'd guess around 6 hours.

I actually tried the copper vein door first but I guess there's either not enough copper embedded or it's not exposed enough to patina. Since that's just paint, I didn't want to sand it.

 

[RattlerX]

So I had some free time over the weekend and thought I'd try to add a personalized touch to my new REO Mini that I barely put down all weekend. I think it turned out rather nicely.

I haven't dropped mine in acid yet....but good to know it still holds up well. I like the look

 

[caveat]

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!

 

[elscorcho]

Looks amazing! Congrats on the result being as cool as the idea!