DON’T USE SOLVENTS
QUESTION: I am having some trouble with one of my favorite patinas not “sticking” in certain spots. Any suggestions? Brian B. ANSWER: (Note: This is one of the most common questions I receive. Problems with ...
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FAQ'S LATEST NEWS! QUESTIONS & ANSWERS STEEL PREPARATION TIPS & TRICKS Uncategorized UNIQUE FINISHES
Oil Removal from Steel?
QUESTION: Hi Bill! Would you kindly let me know how to clean cold rolled steel in preparation for your products? I’m not worried about slag, dross, etc. I will use flap discs for sanding/polishing ...
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MILL-SCALE REMOVAL
QUESTION: Re: MILL-SCALE REMOVAL & DROSS/SLAG REMOVAL… I am wondering how you guys clean & prep your Hot-Rolled Steel for paint / powder / patinas, dyes or whatever you finish with……. So far I ...
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Copper-Plating Large Steel Sign
Q: ”Hi Bill, I have a customer who wants two nice bright copper steel faced signs that are 24″ x 84″ I just ordered COPPER F/X™ from you. Can I get a nice bright finish ...
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PPE
P.P.E. – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT QUESTION by Max: Hi Bill, Love your work and demonstrations! Inspiring me to give some of your stuff a go. However I’m just conscious about the boring stuff, be ...
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FAQ'S QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SPECIALTY FINISHES STEEL PREPARATION TIPS & TRICKS Uncategorized UNIQUE FINISHES
Clear-Coating Trick
Clear-Coating Trick Question from Maria: ”Hi Bill. We work in mild steel and usually clear coat our shiny, bare metal with an acrylic spray. Can any of your patinas be applied over this clear ...
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CLEAR POWDER-COATING OVER STEEL PATINAS?
CLEAR POWDER-COATING OVER STEEL PATINAS? Hello Bill. I Have Had Awesome Results With RUST F/X, and use it frequently. I have had a couple bad experiences with putting clear powder coat on it—maybe 2 ...
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