The link I posted is no longer active. It was working before and hopefully others were able to see it before it went away.
This was not my You Tube account but belonged to someone else. I was just doing a quick search to help the guys get a patina for those new looking hammer screws. I was also curious myself in case I may need to do the same thing if I ever needed to replace screws. I think the guy on that video used white vinegar?? Wondering --Did anyone try it??
If you do a Google search on "Forced patina on steel", you should get some hits. My understanding the natural acidic juices in some foods help getting the patina you are looking for. Mustard I recall was one and using a plain white potato was another. Stuff the metal piece you want to force patina to and leave it for a few days.
I heard of some artists who work with shiny copper to create sculptures who want it to have the aged patina look. Would you believe that urine is the best thing for this. It is acidic, the cost is low, but I don't recommend anyone pee'ing on their Parker....
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