Naturally Oxidized Rust Paint Effect

Naturally Oxidized Rust Paint Effect

Transform Any Surface To Be Naturally Rusty

This amazing rust paint effect called RUGGINE produces a naturally oxidized surface that has depth and texture in just a few hours. Through the reaction of our base paint layer that contains real metal and iron particles with our oxidization solution, a one-of-a-kind rusty finish is developed.

Because this effect is a natural reaction, each finished surface will look slightly different due to the natural oxidization reaction that creates the rusty surface. The effect paints are two-component solvent-based acrylic spray paints that are paired with a polyurethane matt topcoat that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

These paints can be applied on wood, metal, and many plastic surfaces. Only the primer is changed to have good adhesion to the surface material. The application of the paints should be completed indoors to control the environmental conditions so you can produce the best oxidized effect.

It is important to understand that the level of oxidization will change depending on how the material is positioned during the oxidization process. For example:

  • On VERTICAL surfaces, the application of the activator leads to a leaching effect where the oxidizing liquid will run down the surface to make streaks of oxidized rust. This can lead to a lighter rust effect where more oxidizing liquid is applied to make the rusty effect
  • On HORIZONTAL surfaces, the generous application of the oxidization liquid leaves pools of the liquid on the surface and this results in the formation large spots that can have deeper rust coloured areas due to a stronger oxidization reaction

In the end, both application positions will create a naturally rusty metal that looks like it has been outdoors for many years, but the amount and the color of the rust will be different.

 

Besides the RUGGINE rust paint effect, this series of effects also includes four other beautiful and naturally oxidized paint effects: Antique Brass — Antique Bronze — Verdigris — Antique Copper. Click on the name to visit the page for these other paint effects.

Watch this demonstration video to understand the application of the paints and especially how the Activator or Oxidization Solution is used to make the surface oxidize to become rusty.

 

For industrial and artisanal applications on objects such as gates, windows, stairs, trellis, etc., the base layer of rust paint can be applied with a roller or a brush, but all other paint layers need to be sprayed.

Although the rust effect paint has not been tested for use on automotive bodywork, we have had many clients use the paint effect on cars, motorcycles and other vehicles. It is important to stabilize the rusted surface with our blocker transparent and then use a transparent topcoat to protect the finish.

The transparent topcoat we recommended for outdoor applications is a very matt topcoat compared to an automotive matt transparent that has a higher gloss level. For an automotive surface, we suggest to use the automotive matt transparent to increase the resistance to scratching and chemicals.

The product does not comply to the Directive 42/2004/CE (VOC values) thus it must be used with the provided limitations only.

A sample kit of this paint effect is available for purchase. The sample kit will have 1 kg of each paint needed to make the effect. We supply primer, rust effect paints, matte topcoat and hardener and thinner for spraying. This can paint a 5 m2 area.

This paint effect can be sprayed on the following surfaces:

  • Wood
  • Metal (Iron, Aluminium, Brass, etc.)
  • Plastics (ABS, ABS-PC, etc.)
  • Glass

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