ANTIQUING

Antique finishes, over the years, have been very popular with various industries. Applications include decorative hardware of all types, light fixture manufacturers, fasteners, lock manufacturers and jewelry, to name a few.

In nature, all metallic surfaces are somewhat unstable. In other words, the surface wants to form an oxide on the surface, which is more stable than the pure metal or cast alloy. The antiquing of a metallic surface is an “artificial” way of accelerating this natural occurrence.

With proprietary chemistries, we can produce finishes on your parts that match a desired antique finish, the surface may then be mechanically relieved or highlighted, and then a protective topcoat is applied to protect this final finish.

There are a variety of technologies available for protective topcoat finishes. Some of those are;

• Air Dry Lacquers                                          
• Cross-Linked Resins
• Clear Powder Coat                                         
• Electrophoretic Lacquers
• Waxes                                                                   
• Oils

Various methods can be used to achieve your final result. The antique finishes may be applied by immersion, brush, spray or wipe-on, depending on your part size or your processing options.

ANTIQUING SOLUTIONS