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Galvanized Roofing

Hi all from Tappahannock, VA!

Opening a restaurant, and have a project that I am working on. Am putting a roof front over my counter, and do not want that glaring newness of galvanized metal!

I need to age four sheets of 3' X 8' galvanized roofing. (the corrugated sheets) How can I do this in a timely manner. Is there a way to just take off the shiny newness, and also a separate way to look rusted? Not sure which look I want. This is for inside the restaurant.

If ever in town, stop by the Virginia barbecue and say "hi"!

Thanks!

Carol Williams
In training - Tappahannock, Virginia
2007

If galvanized = zinc plated by immersion in molten zinc, try 2 teaspoons copper sulphate ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , 1 teaspoon salt, 200 ml water solution. 20% iron chloride solution must work too. Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2007

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