![]() In industrial and marine atmospheres, the natural patina generally forms in 5 to 7 years. ![]() The natural weathering of copper from its bright pink to the characteristic blue-green colour (patina) is a direct consequence of its reaction to the corrosive action of the atmosphere. When Using on Mild Steel, a Clear-Coat or Sealer is Mandatory, Or It Will Eventually Just Turn to Rust.Factory Pre-Patinated Copper Table of Contents This Patina Kit Will ALSO Work Beautifully on Mild Carbon Steel, With the Exact Color Reactions Achieved on Stainless. It Is IMPERATIVE That The Surface Activator Be Applied to the Surface/s of the Stainless Steel Prior to the Application of the STAINLESS F/X™ Patina and Left Wet While Applying the STAINLESS F/X™.Īnd, the Stainless Steel Surface/s MUST be WET With The Surface Activator Before & During the Application ofĬoverage is Approximately 20-30 SQUARE FEET PER 16 OZ. Mixing Won’t Hurt Anything, But it Will Render the Patina Ineffective on Stainless Steel. DO NOT MIX The 2 Products Together In The Same Container. The Patina (STAINLESS F/X™), Itself Does NOT Have This Property, Just the Surface Activator. Mask or Shield Any Areas or Components of Your Work-Piece That May Be Subject to Rust. Always Work in a Well-Ventilated Area, Away From Any Tools or Fixtures Made From Bare Steel, to Dissipate Any Fumes and/or Mist That Would Cause Unwanted Staining or Rusting. (See Below)Īlso, the STAINLESS F/X™ Surface Activator, Although Completely Odorless, Can Cause Some Discoloration and/or Flash-Rust on Nearby, Exposed Ferrous Steel, Even by Indirect Contact. (The Patina Works, but the Colors Aren’t as Vibrant). RUGER ® Alloys are Tough to Color with STAINLESS F/X™. Your Results May Vary, So a Little Trial & Error, Along With Testing in an Inconspicuous Area is Strongly Encouraged. Every Alloy Tested as of 12/05/17 Has Responded Very, Very Well. (Exact Alloy Composition of Those Are Unknown). 304, 316, as Well As Several of My Own Knife Blades & Firearms. This Product Has Only Been Tested on a Few Common Stainless Steel Alloys, e.g. For Example, Many Alloys Used in High-Quality Knives or Firearms, While Considered Stainless, May Contain Metals or be of Such Metallurgical Composition That They May Not Be Particularly Responsive to the Patina. Some Stainless Alloys Are Manufacturer Specific, Proprietary & Very Exotic. Please Note: There are Dozens of Stainless Steel Alloys on the Market. The STAINLESS F/X™ Kit Includes 1 Each of ‘Stainless Surface Activator’ & STAINLESS F/X™ Patina of Equal Sizes. STAINLESS F/X ™ Patina for Stainless Steel is the Result of 4-1/2 Years of Research, Development and Literally Hundreds of Failed Tests! Developed In-House & Mfg’d Only by STEEL F/X® PATINAS! STAINLESS F/X™ is Another STEEL F/X® EXCLUSIVE! Not Available In Stores or Through Any Distributors, Steel Yards or Other Metal Suppliers. (Spritzing Multi-Sized Droplets is my Favorite Method). No Heating of the Metal or the Patina is Required With Any of the STEEL F/X® Patinas or Dyes.ĭrizzle, Drip, Brush, Dab or Spray (Spritz), on Bare, Polished or at Least Very Clean Stainless Steel For Very Unique, Vivid, Multi-Colored Patinas and Effects. ![]() STAINLESS F/X™ Produces Golds, Grays, Blues, Blue/Violets & Bluish/Black AND Even Blue Gradients on Bare, Polished (Bright) Stainless Steel or Mild Steel, as Well as Copper & Brass. ![]() S TAINLESS F/X™ is a Versatile, Bright, Multi-Color Patina for Stainless Steel, Low-Carbon or High-Carbon Steel, Copper and Brass!
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