I only tried a little of this but it definitely worked and with more time and effort you could get some great results. A different rust effect is obtained depending on whether a soft or stiff brush used to apply the paint.

Water can be applied to the surface after the rust paint has fully dried or when the rust paint is still wet. Some rust paint will have been wetted by the damp kitchen roll and will change shade to look darker, just like old rust. After a quick pass I went back and tried a much heavier spray, to see if the dried results were any different. It’s very important to thoroughly shake the pot with the ball bearings rattling before each and every use.Dip the stiff brush, cloth or tissue into the rust paint and immediately dab onto the surface and keep dabbing the paint until the paint dries. Following on from this post I’m planning on a follow-up where I look at how the Dirty Down Rust sits on top of various colours and finishes, how it reacts at different temperatures, and how easily it can be varnished. Take a look at the images at the bottom of this page) The dark coloured liquid dries to a high matt rust colour in 1 to 5 minutes depending on the temperature. Once everything had been sprayed within an inch of its life (there’s plenty more that I didn’t record!

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Smearing is easier when the spray is still wet, but is also possible after the spray has fully dried. Finally it’s time to take away some of the Dirty Down Rust to reveal the steel underneath and to give your model some depth. Here’s a finished shot, and then a comparison to some tanks that have been rusting underwater for a few decades.A Controller of your personal data is Eliza Sęk, Social Security Number (PESEL) 76041309022, acting as the manager of the company's successor in the succession following the death of Artur Sęk, conducting business activity under the business name Artur SĘK KROMLECH w spadku (NIP 5342445280). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Our paint is water soluble and the effects of painting will be lost by washing in water or handling with wet hands. Its very important to thoroughly shake the pot with the ball bearings rattling before each and every use.