Patina Finish

Norme · 10-17-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Ben, I know you followed the original post - What would you suggest to eat for a more brown finish???

It all depends on the gun, if it's British it's lime juice, French then frogs, and of course sauerkraut for German guns.
Regards, Norm

Olle · 10-17-2014, 07:31 PM

White vinegar works great on brass. Mix it with something that holds moisture (saw dust, corn starch or what have you) and dab it on, and the next day you'll have a nice, green verdigris. For example, it can be used for aging the brass fittings on repro rifle slings.

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10-17-2014, 07:31 PM	#2
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	White vinegar works great on brass. Mix it with something that holds moisture (saw dust, corn starch or what have you) and dab it on, and the next day you'll have a nice, green verdigris. For example, it can be used for aging the brass fittings on repro rifle slings.