How To Rust New Sheet Metal

Direct sunlight helps speed up the rusting process.

How to rust new sheet metal.

Now your steel will be ready for the main event. This helps to create a uniform coat of rust instead of certain areas being rustier than others. Use a wire brush that can scratch up the surface of new corrugated metal to help it rust better. Then scrub with warm water and soap and apply a metal conditioner or other protective coating to prevent further oxidation.

Plus hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can give off a moderate. Let it dry in the sun and then repeat several more times. Of hydrogen peroxide and 12oz. Of salt into a spray bottle with 8oz.

Pour some white vinegar into the spray bottle and then spray every inch of the metal object. Let your metal objects sit in the vinegar for as little or as long as you want then drain the vinegar from the container. Because rust spreads quickly it s important to scrape it off as soon as it appears. Make sure to rinse off the steel thoroughly.

Next comes the rusting solution. You could pour some of the vinegar into a spray bottle and spray your metal objects instead. Clean the corrugated metal with the solution to remove all dirt grease or grime. Rinse it clean and wipe it dry or let it air dry.

Move the metal object you want to rust out to a yard or open garage on a hot day.