How do you age corrugated sheet metal for rustic outdoor decor?



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  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on May 26, 2019

    Leave outside, it won't take long.

  • need to do it quickly. It has been in the weather for 3 weeks, no results

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on May 26, 2019

    You can remove coating using Clorox gel toilet bowl cleaner here how to so I don't have to write it all out... https://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/age-galvanized-metal-roofing.html then to get it rusty Pickle the Steel: Yes, the next step is just like pickling cucumbers, only here you’re pickling steel. This helps to create a uniform coat of rust, instead of certain areas being rustier than others. Pour some white vinegar into the spray bottle and then spray every inch of the metal object. Let it dry in the sun, and then repeat several more times. Now, your steel will be ready for the main event.

    Make It Rusty: So you’ve prepped the metal object for rusting, but how does the oxidation process actually happen? First, you’ll need to create a rusting solution by combining 16oz hydrogen peroxide, 2oz white vinegar, and ½ tablespoon of salt. If possible, mix this solution in the spray bottle with some of the leftover white vinegar. Shake it up so that everything mixes well, and then start spraying down your object. If the rusting doesn’t start happening immediately, you may need to put your object in direct sunlight for a while. Heat helps the process.