Real Rust Paint
 

I just stumbled across this at the hardware store.


https://i.imgur.com/eKzH0Ygl.jpg


at first I cheaped out thinking I wouldn't need the activator and I could use vinegar but that didnt work, the activator is much needed.


This took maybe 2 hours mostly in dry time.



Team Associated Trophy Rat with some DE Racing wheels



https://i.imgur.com/Rk8FTnwl.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/N5jQyLKl.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/CqFdMpDl.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/4r8Aavfl.jpg


The process is simple, Paint on the Iron oxide paint which is a dark gray/black and thick like paint.

https://i.imgur.com/6JuSSirl.jpg?1

let it dry for an hour then apply the activator which is watery thin. let that dry and thats it.

https://i.imgur.com/HRHtwJTl.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/OegGFJLl.jpg?1



I'm not sure how durable it will be on wheels but I'm not too worried with that first set of wheels.

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

That's cool "thumbsup" some guys use this: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Ho...Kit/p/80768611

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

I use a product called Sophisticated Finishes. It works the same way. Iron infused paint coupled with an activator. Works great!

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

That was the name I was looking for, and I thought Michael's sold it, but when I went to their site, it didn't come up. "thumbsup"

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

They used to carry it but stopped sadly. It was awesome to buy it on their weekly 40-50% off coupons.

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

What hardware store had this in stock?

I have Sophisticated Finishes, but it would be awesome to find something local.

I'm surprised vinegar didn't work for you. It seems to work for others that use Sophisticated Finishes.

I got mine from Dick Blick (what a name! :ror:). I believe they often have coupons, but nothing like Michael's, etc.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/27105-1009/

Re: Real Rust Paint
 

I found it at a local Ace Hardware, they had merged with a local paint store so they might have had a few more specialty items than usual.

I figured this would be old news to a lot of folks but I didn't see a thread dedicated to it so I thought it was worth posting up.

Now I just need to hone my skills so I can apply this more sparingly (a better brush should help a ton).