How would you CREATE [surface] rust?

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How would you CREATE [surface] rust?

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I know there are machines able to create the effects of weather on small objects, but how would you go about creating that 'old' "Rat" look in a short time, on a slightly larger item?

I've considered sandblasting the object in Mind, and then leaving it outside in the rain for a week or so, possibly with Vinegar rubbed over it, or something similiar...

I'm looking to create that years-old complete [SURFACE] rustbucket look...

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Post by didi »

Paint stripper like Nitro Mors (available at hardware store) and some swimming pool acid after that, it will strip everything clean off (including the rust. The metal would start rusting within a day......why?
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Post by Merlin »

One of a few possible ideas for something down the line...you'll have to wait and see Didi. ;)

Thanks for the tip. :)

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Post by hitlers revenge »

I vouch for the pool acid. I spilled some pool acid on one of our sewage drain covers and I am now sitting with the ideal effect you are loking for. It has gone from black to a nice dirty brown colour
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Post by Merlin »

Sweet; thanks for the confirmation HR. ;)

The idea is some way off, so I'll keep you all anticipation. :mrgreen:

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Post by IMPI »

the lazy persons cop out and this from the "give me stock or give me death" brigade

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Post by IMPI »

*LOL!*

I'll Viva that!

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Post by Merlin »

Until you know what's in store boys, best you be quiet. :mrgreen:

...believe me, there's a lot of thought revolving around this idea...

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Post by hifibug57 »

watch merlin post updated pics of his fleet....
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Post by santie »

Leave it parked in a yard for a few years, fill it with chicken shit, sure it will rust... its amazing how badly it rusts vehicles, even in dry climates!

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Post by Merlin »

I am shocked HiFi... ;)

My Fleetline!? Rusty!? :o

...been smoking the 'erb eh? :mrgreen:

Not a snowball's chance in 'ell mate.

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Post by hitlers revenge »

Merlin, if and when you do use the pool acid, don't expect to see the result immediately. Once you try the acid, let what ever you are doing stand for a day or two after your first coat so as to get a better effect.
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Post by Merlin »

Was planning on 3 days...need to find a suitable sealant first...that stops the rusting underneath, ie: surface rust that won't continue to rot the metal underneath over time...

Thanks for the help HR, and the rest of you. :)

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Post by Tom Bishop »

Why dont you try and paint rust. Don't know how to do it but have see it at Ratanga Junction and Ushaka. The ship in Ushaka is made from concrete but it looks like an old rust bucket.
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Post by Merlin »

Hahaha!

Rust ina bucket... ;)

...can't say I've ever seen it, but I'll definately look into it. Thanks Tom. :)

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PS: Amazing how popular this thread is. ;)
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
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