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Meridian Road
Meridian Road Rupert, ID on Jul 26, 2012
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Aging Galvanized Metal

All you need is some new galvanized metal and some toilet bowl cleaner.
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    A new bucket.
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    Some toilet bowl cleaner.
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    Some sunshine
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    Wash it all off an hour and a half later and this is what you get.
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    Pretty authentic looking!
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  • Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH
    Interesting. You got that old look but with a new product.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK
    That is cool!
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Now who in the world thought this up? Sounds like an accidental splash went right!! So you just smear toilet bowl cleaner all over, wait 90 min and rinse then WoLa!!
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Meridian Road Rupert, ID
    That's all I did! The time might vary depending on the piece, but 90 minutes was plenty of time for this little bucket.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    So is it the bleach that causes this reaction? Just for the record, I use the Clorox brand. Do you think that'll work? May have to give it a go just to see!!
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Cindi A Lewisville, TX
    :) I wish you could see my smile right now. This is so stink'n awesome! Can't wait to try it.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Meridian Road Rupert, ID
    Susan, I think it's actually some kind of acid in the cleaner that does it. I don't know if Clorox brand would work or not, but why not try it?
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Christine @ Little Brags Olympia, WA
    Love this...do you have a blog???
    on Apr 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Marian L Kirkland, WA
    It is most likely the sodium hydroxide in the cleaner aided by the sodium hypochlorite (bleach). You can get this same result by using muriatic acid (formerly known as hydrochloric acid) which is available online and at home stores such as Lowes and Home Depot for less than purchasing toilet cleaner (although I think this is pretty awesome!). All of these products are extremely caustic so be sure to use gloves and safety glasses! I use muriatic acid to age chicken wire for my garden craft projects and it works great.

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