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How do I age steel quickly?

Is there a way to give steel an aged "pitted" finish in a matter of a few hours, a few days or even a week or so?

Jeff Legg
- Pineville, Missouri, USA

I too am trying to find a way to pit and age steel quickly. Is there some kind of acid that will do the trick in a manner that would resemble 'natural' oxidation and pitting?

Jim Wooten
- Medina, Texas USA

Daily misting with vinegar and salt has been recommended by some people, but try it on something unimportant first..

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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