This unique paint ageing system for the Nick Agar Signature Series from Chroma Craft will definitely give your workpieces the wow factor. The water-based paint system is easy to use and creates the look of ancient corroded metal on almost any material.
Turn any project into a rusted artefact with this simple four step paint system.
Step 1. Choose a primer - choose either a Gun Metal Grey or Black Primer or the textured primer Road Rash. Road Rash is a grit like undercoat that gives your workpiece a gnarly, corroded iron effect and can instantly transform one material into an aged piece of metal.
Step 2. Next apply your chosen metallic paint - choose either copper, bronze or iron for the specific metal result you are looking to achieve. The metallic paints contain real metal particles, which when activated, using the Chroma Craft Rustina™ Aging Solution, will create a rusted, aged effect.
Step 3. Apply the Rustina™ Aging Solution - spray, brush, sponge or dab on the ageing solution onto the wet metallic paint and wait. Depending on the ambient temperature and humidity the change can take 20 minutes to a couple of hours. The finish produces actual patina or rust, in various shades, to provide a realistic aged effect. There are two colours available, either a blue-green colour for a verdigris effect, or use brown-rust for a more traditional rusted effect.
Step 4. Finish with a top coat of Chroma Craft Sealer WRU-20, for a long lasting protective finish. It offers a tough, chemical-resistant finish that is easy to apply and offers outstanding durability and adhesion.
Chroma Craft Sealer WRU-20 is a long lasting protective finish. It is the final stage in the Rustina effect of ancient corroded metal and is used over Chroma Gilt. WRU-20 offers a tough, chemical-resistant finish. WRU stands for water-reducible urethane, which means your brushes clean up with water and it is easy to spray with an airbrush. It has outstanding durability and adhesion that works well on wood, metals and other substrates. WRU-20 provides a rich satin lustre without causing colour change. It can be used as a sealer/protective barrier to protect wood and intermediate coatings from additional finish coats.
WRU-20 is best airbrushed on top of Chroma-Gilt™ to ensure maximum effect of the metallic finish.