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	PATINA BLUE GREEN VERDE 445 - New Tiffany Blue Green on Copper, Brass and Bronze.

This chemical solution develops a beautiful Blue Green Verde Patina directly on Copper, Brass (Solid or Plated) and Bronze. Moreover, this process does not require previous treatment with antiquing solutions. The metal needs to be cleaned and free of grease, oil, sealers, waxes and/or paint. Some specific applications include copper gutters, roofs, lighting fixtures and any artistic creations. This process is especially used for copper roofs and copper gutters.

Coverage Area: Each gallon of Blue Green Verde # 445 covers approximately 300 sq. ft.

Typical cycle to develop Blue Green patina on Copper Brass or Bronze:

1. Part must be free of oil, grease, wax, sealers and paint. Clean the part with a Scotch-Brite pad and a mild cleaning detergent such as Ajax. For a more thorough cleaning, use Triple- S’ Cleaner # 104 which is a mildly corrosive cleaner that will properly ready the part for Blue Green Verde # 445. Make certain to thoroughly flush the part with water to remove any residue of the cleaning agent.

2. Spray Blue Green Verde # 445 patina with a plastic sprayer (garden pesticide sprayer) or any low-pressure sprayer. Do not over spray! A light mist of the Blue Green Verde # 445 is enough to develop the color. For small pieces, dip in the solution for 5 seconds and let it react.

3. Whether to apply a sealer and/or wax to the part depends on use outdoors versus indoors. Triple- S’ WSL-55 (flat or gloss) is an excellent sealer for the patina. If the part is to be placed outdoors, it should be protected with a sealer. Not doing so will affect the adhesion properties of the Patina. The longer Blue Green Verde # 445 sits on the metal (i.e. at least a month), the better the adhesion process and a sealer may not be necessary. DO NOT apply the patina and immediately place an unsealed part outdoors as fog, mist, and/or rain can wash away the patina and/or affect the color. Apply the sealer, WSL-55, once the patina is dry (typically 4-6 hours) and allow it to air dry.

4. If the product is for indoor installation, it typically does not need to be sealed. However, if the Blue Green Verde # 445 is on a piece (indoors OR outdoors) that will be exposed to constant human touch, such as a door knob, it should be sealed.

Typical cycle to develop Blue Green Verde on liquid copper.

1. Apply a Primer as a sealer on cleaned Aluminum or Steel.

2. Air-dry the parts for 10 to 20 minutes.

3. Brush or spray the parts with Metallic Copper/Metallic Brass Coating in such a way as to cover the parts completely.

4. Let the part air-dry for 30 minutes.

5. Brush/spray the parts for a second time with Metallic Copper/Metallic Brass Coating.

6. Spray Blue Green Verde # 445 on top of the parts while they are wet (do not allow the Metallic Coating to dry).

7. Allow the chemicals to react with Metallic Coating 20 to 60 minutes. A beautiful Blue Green color will result.

8. To protect this coat, apply or spray Water Base Lacquer, WSL-55 on top of the Blue Green Verde color.

Caution:

Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation and/or burning sensation. Protective clothing, rubber gloves and a face shield should be worn when handling. Do not take internally!

First Aid:

In case of skin contact, wash skin with large amounts of fresh water. In case of eye contact flush immediately with large amounts of fresh water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately!

Disposal:

Avoid contact with water. Contaminated product, soil, container residues and spill clean-up materials may be hazardous wastes. Comply with local regulations and/or internal regulations concerning solid or hazardous waste disposal and or container disposal

The information stated herein is based on information and tests we believe to be reliable. The accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. Since conditions of use are outside our control, user shall, before using, determine the suitability of the product for his intended use and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.