Rust never sleeps

[Gary Reyes]

Hello,

I thought it would be cool to make a cigar box amp cabinet that looks like a well worn combo amp from the 50's. I found the perfect metal handle for it but it's too shiny and new. Does anyone have a recipe for oxidizing metal fast. I'd prefer something other than nasty chemicals. Thanks.

 

 

[steve "roots" howard]

Pickle Juice

[Gary Reyes]

Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try, it's a good thing my son moved out, he used to drink the pickle juice!

[Tres Seaver]

MMmm -- brings back memories.  I used to sneak the pickle juice out of the fridge while watching Saturday morning cartoons while my folks were still asleep.

[Gary Reyes]

That's funny, did they ever notice that the juice was gone?

[jaakko ryynanen]

http://www.relicdeluxe.com/default.asp

 

There is some info

[Roosterman]

Mix vinegar and salt - its harmless but will age your stuff in no time.

If it has a protective coating on remember to remove it with a little wirewool or sand paper first.

If its chromed or has a similair hard finish, take the blowtorch to it and red hot it.

'Rust never sleeps'? Neil Young fan??

[Gary Reyes]

Oh yeah! I've been a fan since Niel was young.