”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.
My name is Bill Worden. I am the founder & owner of STEEL F/X Patinas, which began officially in the fall of 2006.
I had my first exposure to metal-finishing when I was 14 yrs. old. (1968)
My Chemistry teacher showed me how to silver-plate a copper penny without heat or electricity. The whole process, which I found incredibly cool, took only a minute or two. I was hooked on what could be done chemically, to transform the surface of varying metals.
I have been a metalsmith since 1972, working with precious metals originally, and currently focusing primarily on CNC cut steel art and chemically induced Color Case-Hardening of firearms & custom knives.
I have developed many steel patina formulas that react safely with the steel to bring out a myriad of colors & effects without hiding the polished steel beneath.
I have also developed a one-of-a-kind patina, (STAINLESS F/X™), which works equally well on Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel & Copper.
My greatest reward is teaching & helping other metal artisans to produce finished products that are beyond the norm of painting or powder-coating.
I truly love working in the lab, experimenting with what will work & developing new products.
Many of my customers, in a very short time, have become masters of steel patinas on their own work and are producing some heirloom quality works of art!
I live in St. George, Utah with my wife, Kris and my two sons, Tyler & Trevor..
I welcome your calls & emails & will do my very best to provide you with all the help & product innovation possible.
The STEEL F/X® PATINAS Company Motto is "KAI-ZEN", a Japanese word that loosely translates to: "CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT"
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STEEL F/X®, LLC
(STEEL F/X® PATINAS)
1.800.710.1273
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