It is not necessary to seal/topcoat the Bronze Patina or Copper Patina finishes except if the patina surface is subject to repeated hand contact such as handrails. If you are working on several separate pieces and you want them to have a similar look, finish them in as close of a time frame as possible. Time of day, time of year and weather can all have an affect on the outcome of your finish. The second is depending on when an area was painted and activated can also have an affect on the look of your finish. If you have a heavier coat in one area and a thinner coat in another you will see a difference in your patina color after it has been activated. The first is you want to keep your paint coats as uniform as possible. When using our Metal Effects Reactive Paint and Patina/Activators you will want to remember two key tips. You need to apply two coats one base coat, which should be allowed to dry fully, and a second coat for the Patina Solution to react with as the Solution will only work on the Bronze Paint while it is still wet. Recoat time for Metal Effects Reactive Paint is approximately thirty minutes with a total drying time of approximately one hour, though this can vary depending on temperature. The Metal Effects Reactive Bronze Paint can be applied using a brush, a roller or a spray gun with a compressor. When you use a regular primer/sealer under Metal Effects, you risk the finish being pushed off, the substrate reacting, or an undesirable finish colour.īrushes as well as other tools and equipment can be cleaned with warm, soapy water. Metal Effects Primer has been formulated to handle the Aging Solutions in the Metal Effects line. Primers other than the Metal Effects Primer cannot be used. We recommend leaving your items overnight after priming before applying the Metal Effects Reactive Paint, as the Primer must be completely dry before application. Recoat time for the Primer is approximately thirty minutes and the drying time is approximately twelve hours. If you are using a brush on smaller items, we recommend the Ox Hair Size and Lacquer brushes. You can apply the primer by brush, by rollers appropriate for water-based primers, by spray gun or by quality airless spray equipment. Apply at least two coats of Primer to the substrate. Stir the Metal Effects Primer well before use and occasionally during application do not thin.
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