I want oil rubbed bronze electrical switch plates and outlets

A. Rustoleum makes a 'Hammered' finish in Brown and Dark Bronze. I've just framed my existing mirror with chair rail (which is made from some sort of wood alternative product) and used the 'Hammered' for metal in Brown. They also make 'Hammered' for plastics. The Brown color ties in very nicely with my bronze-finish light switch covers. I purchased these from either Lowes or Home Depot but thought to myself 'wish I had known about this spray on product before'.

Another alternative... metallic acrylic paint. I bought two 2 oz. bottles from Michael's arts and crafts store: one in Bronze and the other in Black Onyx (Color Traditions - Premium Metallic Paint). A squirt of each on a foam plate blended with a cotton ball then dabbed on your surface... looks really good. And costs less than $2.50 in total. I used this as touchup on the mirror frame but will find many more uses for it.

Good luck.

A. I have done just this in my own home. Simply stated, you simply need to purchase 'real brass' outlet and switch plates and remove the protective film which keeps them from tarnishing. Once exposed, I used available patinas which my company sells to create the brown/black patinas you seek. You can even produce a green or blue patina as well. As for the plastic parts of the switch/plugs, we have a 'real metal coating' which can be brush on and chemically affected to provide a real patina finish as you describe. Best