
Application Process for Wood, Metal and Plastic Surfaces
The process to make a Faux Antique Bronze Effect is simple because the solvent-based spray paints provide you with unlimited creativity to make the finished effect you want.
The main benefits of this effect include:
- A Finish that Looks Similar to the Naturally Oxidized Antique Bronze Effect but the cost is less
- The Application is Simple
- It is Resistance for Outdoor Use and to UV Sunlight
- The effect can be Standardized for Commercial Production of Objects
This faux effect is different from our Naturally Oxidized Paint Effects that include: Rust, Antique Bronze, Antique Brass and Antique Copper. Click this link for the Naturally Oxidized Antique Bronze Paint Effect
To make the Faux Antique Bronze effect, you will use a combination of these two paints: AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN and AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Apply a WHITE primer suitable for the surface
- Apply the first color to cover the surface. You can use AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN or AX.03 VERDIGRIS
- Apply the second color in an irregular pattern or in any style you want. The second paint will be AX.03 VERDIGRIS or AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN
- Apply a MATTE TOPCOAT to seal and protect the surface
The order the two colors are used will lead to two dramatically different finished effects. Here are samples to show the differences.
PROCEDURE #1: The first color applied is AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN and the second color is AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS
PROCEDURE #2: The first color applied is AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS and the second color is AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN

Ancient Bronze Effect with Faux Oxidation, Procedure #1
Procedure #1 - AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN and AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS
Ancient Bronze Effect with Faux Oxidation, Procedure #2
Procedure #2 - AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS and AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN

Ancient Bronze Effect with Faux Oxidation, Procedure #1
Procedure #1 - AX.02 LIGHT CORTEN and AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS
Ancient Bronze Effect with Faux Oxidation, Procedure #2
Procedure #2 - AX.03 CLASSIC VERDIGRIS and AX.02 LIGHT CORTENWatch this Application Video to understand the application process.
The application of these solvent-based spray paints are suggested for Professional or Industrial use only. This effect is not suggested for use as a wall paint.
The painting cycle has been studied mainly for internal and external decorative objects and for series and contract productions on wood and metal.
Because the creative options to make this Faux Antique Bronze Effect are unlimited, we suggest to perform application tests to understand the how to achieve the desired effect.
Also, only after the application of the matt topcoat is completely dry can you see the colours of the finished effect. The topcoat enhances the components in the paints leading to more vivid and bright colors.
For more details and to see different colors, we suggest to visit the original page of the VERDIGRIS and CORTEN RUST products:
This information is provided based of our experience. This is for reference only and the responsibility to execute application trials for the best result lays in the hands of the operator.