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How to Age Aluminum Sap Buckets

Wondering how to achieve and aged, antiqued, rustic, rusty look, on aluminum sap buckets? Is there a chemical that can be applied to speed the aging process? How long does the process usually take?

Thank-you for your assistance.

STEPHANIE FOWLER
- Guelph, Ontario, Canada
2002

Try chlorine bleach ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , full strength. Takes about 8-12 hours. DO IT OUTDOORS! Before using the bucket, rinse thoroughly and be sure to scrub off the white powder that is left on the aluminum surface.

Tom Gallant
- Torrance, California
2002

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