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CAUTION
SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING AND APPLYING PATINA SOLUTION
- WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES. FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY ON THE CONTAINERS.
Spread newspaper under plant material to protect it. It is best
to install pathlight fixtures first then apply solution. Fixtures
should be clean of oil and dirt with Windex-type cleaner.
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Green
Patina Formula:
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| 2
parts |
white
vinegar |
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1
1/2 parts |
non-detergent
ammonia |
1/2
part |
non-iodized
salt |

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Darkening
Copper & Brass (penny brown):
Brown Patina Formula |
| Hot
Water |
| Baking
Soda |
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Place the hot water in a bottle. Add enough baking soda until
it will not dissolve anymore when shaking the bottle. |
| Application:
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as Green Patina. This finish is not
as powdery and will not need as many re-applications |
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| Polishing
Copper & Brass |
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are many commercially available compounds that will brighten copper
and brass. These include Brasso which applies like car wax. To
make the shine permanent, you must seal the metal with a clear
coat of weatherproof finish like marine grade polyurethane. If
you live in a strong sun area, any clear finish you put on will
get baked off in time. |
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