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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 |
| Place the hot water in a bottle. Add enough baking soda until it will not dissolve anymore when shaking the bottle.
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| Application: |
| Same as Green Patina. This finish is not as powdery and will not need as many re-applications |
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| Polishing Copper & Brass |
| There 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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