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1 gal Modern Masters PA904 Translucent Blue Metal Effects Rust Activator Pack of 1

1 gal Modern Masters PA904 Translucent Blue Metal Effects Rust Activator Pack of 1

1 gal Modern Masters PA904 Translucent Blue Metal Effects Rust Activator Pack of 1
$ 17.95

Score By Feature

Based on 280 ratings
Easy to use
8.93
Sheerness
8.18
Value for money
6.76

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Product Description

It can be used on metal, wood, drywall, canvas, and plastics, as well as paintable wall coverings
In just minutes, the water-based formula reacts with real metal particles in the paint and creates a genuine rust finish
It takes two coats - recoat within five minutes - it dries in thirty minutes or less
A simple to use activator that can be applied by brushing, sponge blowing, or with a
The finish is rusty metal with a real rusted look
When it reacts with the actual metal particles in the paint, the process of oxidation is accelerated.
With the combination of these paints and Rust Activator, a real weathered rust finish can be achieved
This product can be used indoors as well as outdoors

Questions & Answers

This 'Rust Activator' is the same thing as the green (copper) and blue (bronze) activators, correct?

The first one is for Rust, while the second one is for green or blue, depending on what color you use as the Among the base paints, there are three and there are

My galvanized powder-coated mail box has a powder coating. Will this work?

Apply a self-etching primer prior to powder coating. It will then bond to the surface.

Do you think this would work on corrugated metal panels from Home Depot to create the rusted ?

The iron paint can be used to rust anything as long as it is used first. Using it on wood, glass, ceramics, and metal has been a great experience.

How do I get the same effect on wood with this?

So long as you have treated the wood with Reactive Iron Metallic Paint, I can't see why it wouldn't work. The level of porousness in your wood will determine the effectiveness of the method. It may be necessary to paint a few coats before using the activated paint. Hope you have a great year!

Selected User Reviews For 1 gal Modern Masters PA904 Translucent Blue Metal Effects Rust Activator Pack of 1

Great results with the rust effects! Every time it works and it is worth the cost
5/5

The rust effects of Modern Masters have always been my favorite, but I believe I am out of activators. The Modern Masters Kit comes with a small bottle of activator, but that never seems to be enough to cover an entire project with two bottles (iron and primer). This large bottle of activator is just great, it gives you the deep rust, but also the fine power like rust. I am a very frugal person, but when you can get quality output like that this activator provides, you realize that If you've never used the activator before, you'll want to first pick up the kit which contains the primer, the iron paint, and the You can use this big bottle when you have used up your little bottle of activator, but still have plenty of paint left over. When I let each of the paint layers dry completely, the best results are obtained. I seal up the bag and spray it well with activator. After 20 minutes, I remove it from the bag and remove the model. Following this, I dry it and take it out. Let the rust dry for as long as possible, and it will become even more amazing. It is surface rust, so I seal it with a UV protectant wearing a matt or gloss finish. Rustickoelum clear topcoat acts as a sealer. Images can be found here and the hood and stack are both 3d printed in PLA, whilst the machines are printed in resin. In either case, the results are astounding. I'm glad you found the post helpful, and good luck with your crafting.

Annabelle Johnston
Annabelle Johnston
| Jun 24, 2021
For the intended purpose, it worked well
4/5

The copper paint is easier to use on a flat surface, rather than on a vertical surface that is angled. I painted my bus with the copper paint now, since the patina is much stronger that way. It would have been nice to see more green in the image. When I did it twice, it only covered about half of the surface, but on a flat surface it would have been 100 percent. My shorty Skoolie's back door is shown in this photo. Located in Long Beach, Washington comes the Long Beach Hobo Junction.

Blake Benton
Blake Benton
| Apr 11, 2021
You've done an amazing job
5/5

The iron paint gives the paint an incredible bright orange tint when it's used with it The surface of the rust is rusty. I have been using this stuff for many years, and it can be used on a lot of different With this product, you can create different patterns/textures based on how you apply it (with a sponge, paint brush, bottle sprayer, etc. ) and whether you apply it horizontally or vertically (which can result in a cool textured finish). It's so great!! I love it!.

Augustus Moreno
Augustus Moreno
| Feb 20, 2021
I'm having another leaky cap problem
5/5

The product line I use in my art work is absolutely wonderful I've used it for a few years already. There is a problem ordering the activators because they are liquid and costly. While they are shipped in a sealed plastic bag, they leak every single time! I found this last bottle not terrible, but within the sealed bag it was still a little messy. It would be relatively easy to fix with a bit of electrical tape around the cap.
You have a 5 star product, but you waste a lot of time and energy handling these leaking caps.

Osiris Stewart
Osiris Stewart
| Nov 03, 2020
EFFECTS OF RUST ARE BEAUTIFUL
5/5

This whole collection of oxidizing paints by Modern Masters is like a playground just for rust lovers. Inwood, metal, and other surfaces are painted with iron, bronze, and copper base paints with oxidizing agents to simulate real rust as well as green and blue verdigris patinas. The rate and extent of oxidation caused by these paints varies based on temperature and other environmental factors, so it's always a bit of a guesswork process. Despite these challenges, the benefits outweigh them by a wide margin. For years, I have worked with the company's oxidizing paints for a variety of projects and am always satisfied with the results.

Ruben Simmons
Ruben Simmons
| Jul 09, 2021
This is such a great solution! The steps are very simple to follow, but you must be patient
5/5

Then put 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of iron paint and 2 coats of rust activator on top. If the primer is not applied, it won't look as good. When I tried it on the black metal pipes without primer, the color didn't seem to be very strong. Primer needs to be applied two times.

Millie PARKIN
Millie PARKIN
| Dec 22, 2020
Getting the most bang for your buck You don't need to waste your money
3/5

As I am trying to create some faux rust on metal roofing, I am using this material for my second attempt. I failed to paint the roof with black metal paint on the first try because I did not remove the galvanization first. As I stripped the material, washed and dried it, and painted two+ coats of black iron paint per the instructions, the second round should have worked. As instructed, I let it dry overnight and applied two coats of the rust activator five minutes apart. The observation I made was that you must use twice as much activator as paint in order to fully cover the materials (I had an extra bottle left over from the first failed attempt). In the photo below you can see what I now have after several hours of curing time. I have 15 useless pieces of metal roofing as well as a full day of wasted time. Others may have success with different bases, but I have empty bottles.

Kenia Harmon
Kenia Harmon
| Aug 03, 2020
This product is great
5/5

It's easy to use and performs well. My car is built to look like a rat rod, which is natural for the metal. The easiest way to rust plastic, metal, and painted objects is to let them sit for too long. There's nothing better than being able to create real rust patina using just one or two products. The paint I use with it most of the time will rust bare metal, however, so I have to use it alongside the metal effects oxidizing paint. It's just that I'm not as good or fast as I used to be. You can see the results right away. As the weeks pass, her condition improves.

Kyrie Moore
Kyrie Moore
| Jul 16, 2021

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