Instant Rust

[DougS]

Just found a great product while shopping at the second-hand shop. It's paint on rust! It's applied in two parts, first part has actual iron dust in it and part two causes it to oxidize.

I tried a couple of quick samples just to see how it is going to work. When I get the hang of it with a little practice I think this is going to be a pretty cool technique.

I don't know it this stuff is currently available but it might be worth checking into.

[Deuces ll]

Looks like rust to me.....

[Russell C]

Looks really useful to me!

https://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Coatings-Sophisticated-Antiquing-antiquing/dp/B004BNDH0M/&qid=1596863090

[Brizio]

I bought it years ago at Michel's, works good! 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Excellent. THANK YOU.

[maxwell48098]

It's been around for at least 10 years as that's how long ago I bought the set that I have. Works well on heavily rusted items.

 

A.J.

[peteski]

There are also other choices of rusting solutions for modelers. Another one is https://www.rustall.com/

Edited August 9, 2020 by peteski

[OldNYJim]

  On 8/8/2020 at 2:00 AM, DougS said:

I don't know it this stuff is currently available 

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Looks like it is!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BNDH0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KCFmFbTWZVF56

[Tom Geiger]

I can do anything those kits say they do with the above pictured pastel chalk set from Hobby Lobby and a can of Testors Dullcote!

Edited August 11, 2020 by Tom Geiger

[OldNYJim]

As good as that kit looks, I’d be tempted to use some pastels (either instead of or in addition to the kit) like Tom shows above to add some tonal variation to the finish.  Add in some different browns and oranges to add some interest.

Maybe some texture underneath it would be good too? Add some roughness and bubbles and bobbles to make it a little more 3D

[Madd Trucker]

I used  that alot to  rust   exhaust  manifolds   and   used to  get it  at  Michelles   but  it   disappeared   I   guess   6   years ago  from  thier  store

[stitchdup]

you can make your own too, just put some wire wool in  a salt water solution until the solution evaporates, then use a morrtar and pestle to grind the wire wool down to a powder. You can then use it anywhere you want rust by adding it to wet paint or sprinkle it on the areas you want rust, seal with clear then paint over the top and sand it back in the rusty areas

[mchook]

  On 8/8/2020 at 2:00 AM, DougS said:

I tried a couple of quick samples just to see how it is going to work. When I get the hang of it with a little practice I think this is going to be a pretty cool technique.

 

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I use this all the time. I found that if you use the solution sparingly, put it in a zip lock bag & let it sit a few hours or overnight you get the beat results. Good luck with it, it's lots of fun to use. Here's my latest using this stuff.

 

[OldNYJim]

  On 8/11/2020 at 10:23 PM, mchook said:

I use this all the time. I found that if you use the solution sparingly, put it in a zip lock bag & let it sit a few hours or overnight you get the beat results. Good luck with it, it's lots of fun to use. Here's my latest using this stuff.

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That looks GREAT!  Nice job!

[slusher]

  On 8/8/2020 at 2:00 AM, DougS said:

Just found a great product while shopping at the second-hand shop. It's paint on rust! It's applied in two parts, first part has actual iron dust in it and part two causes it to oxidize.

I tried a couple of quick samples just to see how it is going to work. When I get the hang of it with a little practice I think this is going to be a pretty cool technique.

I don't know it this stuff is currently available but it might be worth checking into.

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Saw this stuff on YouTube..

[Bugatti Fan]

De Luxe Materials in the UK make a rusting kit for models. They make and carry a huge range of model making adhesives, fillers and specialist modelling materials. check out their website.

[misterNNL]

I like to use real rust over an appropriate base color. I harvest the real rust where I find it like the bottom side of our steel fire pit bowl that sits outside all year long. I use a wire brush and scrape the particles onto a sheet of paper then dump that into a zip lock bag. More real rust is available in lots of places. Look closely at construction eqt like back hoe buckets or snow plows. Our little village has an area where things like old man hole covers and used pipe is stored. That is a great source of natural rust.

[Shardik]

  On 8/11/2020 at 10:23 PM, mchook said:

I use this all the time. I found that if you use the solution sparingly, put it in a zip lock bag & let it sit a few hours or overnight you get the beat results. Good luck with it, it's lots of fun to use. Here's my latest using this stuff.

 

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I love the realistic yellow/orange halo around the edges of the rust. I assume this is an effect of the product itself. Was this applied over the paint?

 

[mchook]

  On 9/9/2020 at 4:29 PM, Shardik said:

I love the realistic yellow/orange halo around the edges of the rust. I assume this is an effect of the product itself. Was this applied over the paint?

 

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Thanks, some of the orange is from the product & some is tamiya weathering powders. Yes, it goes on right over the paint.

[Shardik]

Thanks Jay.  This beats my technique hands down.