Official Patina Thread - DIY, Guides and Showcase

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Copper sleeve re-make on a clone SZX

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Fixed the copper Rig clone

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

I like the grunge feel that came out on this one.

 

[MrMeowgi]

I like the grunge feel that came out on this one.

Like post Apocalyptic. Nice

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Patina forming on a copper Broadside clone

 

[MrMeowgi]

Patina forming on a copper Broadside clone

Dammmnnnn. That's an awesome shot.

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Here's the whole thing

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Copper Broadside clone done. Almost none of the greens or blues came through. Unfortunately, that's one of the side effects of using mustard - when it gets rinsed off, it usually takes most of the salt colors with it. Still, not a bad looking job though. Decided on a matte finish on this one.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Gonna try a dragon skin patina today through tomorrow. I hope it doesn't come out shitty.

 

[MrMeowgi]

Gonna try a dragon skin patina today through tomorrow. I hope it doesn't come out shitty.

I hope it turns out well. I had a hard time getting the fish net to stay down. But if you Cork both holes you may be able to pin it to the Cork.

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

I hope it turns out well. I had a hard time getting the fish net to stay down. But if you Cork both holes you may be able to pin it to the Cork.

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Here's the front, back, and just now placed in the fume box:

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Oh, it's a brass Broadside clone.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

About 45 minutes in...

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Drying:

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Came out like shit. It's had 2 light clear coats. This is where I usually wet sand, then give it a final coal. I might just sand it down and try again.

 

[inspects]

Nice work, Chef...!

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Nice work, Chef...!

Not really, but thank you. Too blotchy looking. Gonna sand it down and try again.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Working on a few new things...

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

This one is for a VU member's nephew:

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

 

[MrMeowgi]

That's pretty sweet man.

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

That's pretty sweet man.

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Thank you!

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

So I left the grip part (middle) brass when I patina'd it, hoping to sand and polish the raised portions. Came out like crap. So I decided to alcohol ink the grip, and sand/polish the raised portions. Came out like crap again. So I painted the fucker. All better.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Copper Raptor clone

 

[bx10r]

Copper Raptor clone

Wow....awesome

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Wow....awesome

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Thanks! It didn't come out how I wanted it to, but once I got over it I think I like it now. It definitely hits just as good as the authentic T6 Raptor I have.

 

[bx10r]

Thanks! It didn't come out how I wanted it to, but once I got over it I think I like it now. It definitely hits just as good as the authentic T6 Raptor I have.

I'm trying the patina.. got a mood drying as we speak.. doubt it'll be as pretty as yours but I'll try.. what if i dont like, any way to remove and try again?

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Yup, just sand it down and try something different. That's the cool thing - it's not necessarily permanent unless you want it to be. Here are a couple that I did that I wasn't happy with, so I sanded them down and redid them. I guess they weren't really all that bad the first round, but I figured I could do better. After all, we are our own worst critics.

Before and after:

Before and after:

 

[bx10r]

Yup, just sand it down and try something different. That's the cool thing - it's not necessarily permanent unless you want it to be. Here are a couple that I did that I wasn't happy with, so I sanded them down and redid them. I guess they weren't really all that bad the first round, but I figured I could do better. After all, we are our own worst critics.

Before and after:

Before and after:

Ok, cool. Loving your work..especially the defend able...happens to be a mod i shelfed so practicing on that...thanks and will share a pic...if im happy

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[bx10r]

Needs cleaning up...its drying. How long do i let it sit? Theb a light sand and clear?

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

I'd say about an hour. The best thing to do is give it an acetone bath. This gets rid of the excess salt, while leaving the patina intact. You can do it under a light stream of water, but it will wash out some of the patina. If you didn't sprinkle with salt, then just sand and or rinse to get your desired effect, let it dry (if necessary) again, then give it 2 light clear coats. Let it cure, sand again, then a heavier clear cot. Let that one cure, then sand/polish.

Do you have high grit polishing paper/cloths? Use 6,000-12,000 for the best gloss possible.

 

[bx10r]

I'd say about an hour. The best thing to do is give it an acetone bath. This gets rid of the excess salt, while leaving the patina intact. You can do it under a light stream of water, but it will wash out some of the patina. If you didn't sprinkle with salt, then just sand and or rinse to get your desired effect, let it dry (if necessary) again, then give it 2 light clear coats. Let it cure, sand again, then a heavier clear cot. Let that one cure, then sand/polish.

Do you have high grit polishing paper/cloths? Use 6,000-12,000 for the best gloss possible.

Yes, salt was used...acetone like my wifes vail polish remover?....i have 150 gr paper...i can get finer tomorrow. No problem there... looks ok tho? Or should i redo?

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Your base looks great - I think you'll be happy with the end result.

 

[bx10r]

Your base looks great - I think you'll be happy with the end result.

So the nail polish remiver and a light sanding and a ligh coat?

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Yup. Then another coat.
Check out the Facebook Patina Mods group

 

[bx10r]

Yup. Then another coat.
Check out the Facebook Patina Mods group

I dont do fb, youre my yoda in this one bro...
#happywifehappylife

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

Dude, I don't mind helping, but I don't have time to be your source. The Facebook group is a great place with lots of information. It's free. Also look at YouTube. There's a lot more out there than I can possibly offer you.

 

[bx10r]

Light Acetone....ill let dry give a light sand and a thin coat of clear..by timorrow night ill have a masterpiece

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[bx10r]

Dude, I don't mind helping, but I don't have time to be your source. The Facebook group is a great place with lots of information. It's free. Also look at YouTube. There's a lot more out there than I can possibly offer you.

I meant yoda as in your thread...i know we all have lives...sorry if that came off the wrong way...

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[CrazyChef v2.0]

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Gonna let it finish drying then give it an acetone bath. I'm hoping to keep about half the blue. We'll see in a couple hours.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Ready for a clear coat (or 3).

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Not too happy with it with the clear coats. I'll probably sand it down and do it over. First I'll see what it looks like all put together. The colder weather seems to be having a negative (to me) effect on the aesthetics of the patina process.

 

[inspects]

Ready for a clear coat (or 3).

Wow, Chef....bad ass lookin Mod....!!

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Not any more...

 

[inspects]

I'll put it this way.... you do some really nice work.....

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

Thank you sir.

 

[CrazyChef v2.0]

It came out okay, just not what I was hoping for. These things can be hit or miss sometimes.

 

[Huckleberried]

Still, very cool. I like peeking in here. Neat stuff you're doing