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Letter 11584
ZINC GARDEN PLANTER BOX - WEATHERIZED
PATINA
Our company is developing a line of garden planters made of Zinc.
We would like to create an "weatherized" patina and also avoid any
rusting problems. We have a photo of the patina used on other zinc
planters so we know its possible, but are not sure how the patina is
acheived. Could not locate the solution in archives. Any suggestions
on how to achieve this patina would be apperciated, along with
avoiding any rusting issues.
Thank you,
Scott Burdett
- Seattle, Washington
Hello Scott,
There are a couple of books on patinizing metals in
finishing.com's literature
section. Unless you are zinc plating steel, the "rust" zinc makes
would be a chalky white residue. If you preserve your patina with a
clear lacquer or wax, you shouldn't have any problems with oxidation
for a while. Contact me if you would like to know some people that
make and sell patina kits.
Good luck,
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