A Work in Progress: Pxl Rust



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step 1 of 7

Sand a clean spot on the tank

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 1

step 2 of 7

Cover tank with electrical tape.

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 2

step 3 of 7

Get Pxleyes logo from computer, print it, and tape it over the layer of electrical tape.

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 3

step 4 of 7

Cut out with razor blade, remove electrical tape in cutout section.

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 4

step 5 of 7

Apply mixture of muriatic acid and water to clean metal and start oxidization process. Wait ~30 min.

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 5

step 6 of 7

After 30 minute wait, apply hydrogen peroxide liberally to metal. Wait for it to dry, and apply it again. Apply it a total of 4 to 5 times (more applications will yeild darker results)

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 6

step 7 of 7

Apply wax to darken or richen the rust look. Wait for wax to dry and buff to remove excess rust and minor imperfections.

Creation of Pxl Rust: Step 7

Final result

Creation of Pxl Rust: Final Result

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