Hobbyists & Industry luminaries alike learn on every visit
(we earn from 'affiliate link' purchases)

Curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET

finishing.com -- The Home Page of the Finishing Industry

  The authoritative public forum
  for Metal Finishing 1989-2025

-----

Rusting metal

Q. I am a sculptor and I use rusted metal elements in my work. Usually I am able to find wonderful old metal elements but sometimes I need to quickly rust something that is not already old.I am interested in knowing if you can recommend a product that will do this quickly and safely. I have tried searching the web for any information, but have come up empty. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Leslie Pontz
Sculptor - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 9, 2010

A. You can use very diluted hydrochloric acid or salty water or 5% iron(III)chloride solution.Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: