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Restoring a Galvanized Steel Countertop
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Question:
Mike A. asks:
”I have a galvanized metal counter top that some of the galvanizing has come off and there are also ring mark stains that I am not able to remove. I would like to refinish this top but don’t know exactly what to use. Looking for recommendations and products to restore the finish or alter the finish. 5/28/16
Answer:
Hi Mike,
You wouldn’t be able to restore the original galvanizing. That is hot tank process that is only done by professional finishing/plating shops, as it’s very caustic & uses tin, zinc and a number of very dangerous chemicals.
There is a ‘Cold Galvanizing’ coating available that can be sprayed on or brushed on, but the color is not really even close to the original. It’s more of a stop-gap protection for exposed steel. It’s usually a medium to dark-gray color when dry & doesn’t have the ‘mosaic effect’ of hot-dip galvanizing.
You Can Alter the Coloration of the Core Metal, Which is Steel, by Applying a Rusting Patina, or Even a Patina That’s in the Blue/Violet or Blue-Black Range. But, the Patinas Will Have Little to no Effect on the Galvanization. (Zinc)
What is Your Objective as Far as Color/s? And, Remember: After the Patinas Have Been Spplied & Neutralized With Water, the Counter-Top Has to be Clear-Coated With a Durable Finish That Can Hold Up Well to Wear and Tear.
A 2-Part (Catalyzed) Automotive Finish is Best. Alternatively, you can use a “Bar-Topper” Epoxy Finish, but that works best on a perfectly flat (horizontal) surface.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Bill
