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How do you get the look of lead coated copper without the price?

September 18, 2008

I am an architect and am interested in using 18-24 GA. metal panels approx. 16"x40" ea. arranged in a tile pattern as an exterior wall finish. I like the flat dull look of Lead coated copper but wont be able to use it due to cost. I was considering using bonderized metal but am afraid it will develope the white spotting after time. I am interested in some type of finishing process or other product that would have the same look as bonderized metal or Lead coated copper.

Aaron Catchen
Architect - PA
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September 23, 2008

You might try a very light coat of either Liver of Sulphur [linked by editor to product info at Dick Blick], or a proprietary copper blackener based on selenium. Birchwood Casey, among others, offers the latter for sale.

Dave Wichern
- The Bronx, New York

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