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Sealing rust patina finish

Having a hard time finding a sealer or clear finish to seal in real rust finish on items we produce. Have tried everything from poly to Tung Oil [linked by editor to product info at Amazon]. Cannot contain the rust.

Please help!

Mark D. Lyon
Wish Craft - Rock Springs, WY

Dear Mark,

A good polyurethane should do the trick. I would usually recommend an acrylic basecoat followed by a urethane. This makes the urethane much easier to strip, when it comes time to repair/maintain the patina and substrate. Contact me if you would like more information.

Regards,

Jake Koch
G. J. Nikolas & Co., Inc.

Bellwood, Illinois

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Furnishing a very rustic cabin. I have 1/4' thick steel plate I am using as a countertop and an old steel plow disc I am using as a wash basin. Both are rusted to perfection. How can I seal the rust and maintain it's current appearance and water proof?

Ray skinner
Hobbyist - koosheram, utah, usa

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