I put some blade with metal handle half way in and learned the hard way whatever in the vinegar solution is fine but what ever part is above the surface of the liquid will rust like mad
Want a faster, cooler trick? Instead of using regular topical hydrogen peroxide (3%) , use salon grade hydrogen peroxide (12%) that’s used to lighten hair. 4oz of hydrogen peroxide, 2 oz white vinegar, two tablespoons salt. Mix, THEN apply to metal. If you put steal wool in a Tupperware container, and pour the mixture over it, it will start to boil, get to 150°F (70°Celsi-ish) and there will be noticeable vapor. It foams up to about 3x the original volume so use a big bowl, and do it outside. It stops boiling and steaming after about 5 min.
Great video. Question: Once its rusts and you seal it, will the rusting process still continue anyway? I want a rusted look, but I don't want the rust to eat thru overtime.
It's been some time since I've made a new bottle. I believe it was only 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Just your generic solution you get from any big box store.
It’s not going to work on fresh galvanized steel. It’s galvanized coated to protect the steel. You’d have to remove the galvanized coating. The piece I oxidized was regular carbon steel.
Hello there, just wondering if there's any dangerous fumes create during the spraying (or chemical reaction) of the Hydrogen Peroxide + vinegar + salt solution? I'm on a mission here to create rust on some indoor ventilation vents for an Escape Room interior. It's impossible for me to remove the vent outdoor so your reply is crucial. Thank you.
I was outside when doing this project. The only thing you can smell, would be the vinegar. I'd suggest using a fan to either blow in fresh air or blow out the air inside the room.
If it's a cheaper stainless grade with higher carbon content. Yeah, you could probably get some oxidation, but something like 316L stainless, you shouldn't be getting any oxidation. Hope this helps.
After several tutorials from people who like the sound of their own voices more than anything else, your video is 'to the point'. Well done.
Nice short to the point video with exact measurement of chemicals needed. Thanks.
Michael Eisenbise no problem. Thanks for watching!
Salt is what really oxidizes the metal, not oxygen as ppl belief. Great vid :D
This is always helppul - most of our stuff comes in rusty gold - thank you fellow restorer and I subscribed!
Funny how I just put a bunch of tools and various parts in a vinegar bath to remove rust and now I'm learning how to rust metal.
I put some blade with metal handle half way in and learned the hard way whatever in the vinegar solution is fine but what ever part is above the surface of the liquid will rust like mad
Want a faster, cooler trick? Instead of using regular topical hydrogen peroxide (3%) , use salon grade hydrogen peroxide (12%) that’s used to lighten hair.
4oz of hydrogen peroxide, 2 oz white vinegar, two tablespoons salt. Mix, THEN apply to metal. If you put steal wool in a Tupperware container, and pour the mixture over it, it will start to boil, get to 150°F (70°Celsi-ish) and there will be noticeable vapor. It foams up to about 3x the original volume so use a big bowl, and do it outside. It stops boiling and steaming after about 5 min.
Wow, thanks for the great tutorial! Love your project...it turned out really good!
Great video. Question: Once its rusts and you seal it, will the rusting process still continue anyway? I want a rusted look, but I don't want the rust to eat thru overtime.
Apply a good sealer onto the area should lock it in. I’ve had my piece in my bathroom (where it gets steamy from the shower) and it’s held up well.
Thank you :) This was really helpful :)
Hello Angelica, how are you doing today?
but after the lacquer the metal will be shine?
Can I use sea salt?
thanks you gave my evil greedy $%# ideas
awesome! !!
What percentage is your hydrogen peroxide? 35% or much less? Thanks!
It's been some time since I've made a new bottle. I believe it was only 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Just your generic solution you get from any big box store.
Jimmy B I used 15% and it boiled/steamed and got up to 150°f. Pretty cool!
Can you rust it without the sand paper?
Yes
Im trying to rust galvanized metal siding... this process doesn't seem to be working
It’s not going to work on fresh galvanized steel. It’s galvanized coated to protect the steel. You’d have to remove the galvanized coating. The piece I oxidized was regular carbon steel.
Hey jimmy😀, would this work if i used a solution in a spray bottle?, im trying to build up an artificial patina on a bike frame
Eddie Caplan absolutely it will. That is how I applied it to the metal.
Hello there, just wondering if there's any dangerous fumes create during the spraying (or chemical reaction) of the Hydrogen Peroxide + vinegar + salt solution? I'm on a mission here to create rust on some indoor ventilation vents for an Escape Room interior. It's impossible for me to remove the vent outdoor so your reply is crucial. Thank you.
I was outside when doing this project. The only thing you can smell, would be the vinegar. I'd suggest using a fan to either blow in fresh air or blow out the air inside the room.
Thanks Jimmy!
Does this works on stainless steel?
If it's a cheaper stainless grade with higher carbon content. Yeah, you could probably get some oxidation, but something like 316L stainless, you shouldn't be getting any oxidation. Hope this helps.
What kind of lacquer?
Erik Sun I used Rust-Oleum gloss clear lacquer spray.
Jimmy B thank you
rust oh yeah yeah
Hydrochloric acide.. dilutedneith water... does the same..
So this is how they do this restore videos lol
How to rust steel ? Throw it in water and let it in water 10 days
Some BODY once told me