JAX Metal Finishing Solutions

 

Due to special handing requirements of these products, we only sell single bottles in store or by phone. Please call to order!

JAX water-based Patinas react differently depending on the composition of the metal alloys and the preparation of the metal surface to be treated. They are safe, easy to use and require no heat or electricity. Different effects can be achieved by brushing, sponging, or spraying the patina and usually the chemical process will continue somewhat after the patina solution has been rinsed off. They may be diluted with more water to help further control the process. Available in 2oz, Pints, and Gallons.

 

JAX Black

Produces an antique black finish on brass, bronze, copper.

Using JAX Black Darkener for Brass, Bronze and Copper is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Black
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Black.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Black directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Black will work quickly. If left for too long the Black will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Black, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the blackened finish, you may reapply the JAX Black and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Note:

It is always advisable to test JAX Black in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

 

JAX Brown

Produces an antique brown finish on brass, bronze, copper.

Using JAX Brown Darkener for Brass, Bronze and Copper is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Brown
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Brown.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Brown directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Brown will work quickly. If left for too long the Brown will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Brown, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth, or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the Brown finish, you may reapply the JAX Brown and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Note:

It is always advisable to test JAX Brown in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

 

JAX Brown-Black

Produces an antique brown-black finish on brass, bronze, copper.

Using JAX Brown-Black Darkener for Brass, Bronze and Copper is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Brown-Black
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Brown-Black.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Brown-Black directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Brown-Black will work quickly. If left for too long the Brown-Black will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Brown-Black, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth, or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the Brown-Black finish, you may reapply the JAX Brown-Black and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Note:

It is always advisable to test JAX Brown-Black in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

JAX Black

Produces an antique black finish on brass, bronze, copper.

 

JAX Flemish Gray-Black

Produces an antique Flemish gray-black finish on brass, bronze, copper.

Using JAX Flemish Grey-Black Darkener for Brass, Bronze and Copper is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Flemish Grey-Black
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Flemish Grey-Black.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Flemish Grey-Black directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Flemish Grey-Black will work quickly. If left for too long the Flemish Grey-Black will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience  will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Flemish Grey-Black, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth, or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the Flemish Grey-Black finish, you may reapply the JAX Flemish Grey-Black and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Note:

It is always advisable to test JAX Flemish Grey-Black in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

JAX Pewter Black

Produces a dark, black antique finish on pewter, lead, brass, bronze, copper, nickel, tin-lead alloys and solders.

 

Using JAX Pewter Black is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Pewter Black
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Pewter Black.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Pewter Black directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Pewter Black will work quickly. If left for too long the Pewter Black will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Pewter Black, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth, or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the Pewter Black finish, you may reapply the JAX Pewter Black and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Notes:

It is always advisable to test JAX Pewter Black in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

One of the wonderful qualities of the JAX Pewter Black is its ability to produce the same finish on an enormous range of metals. For this reason, it is ideal for use in many restoration and repair projects.

 

 

 JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener

Produces an antique metallic black finish on iron, steel and nickel.

 

Using JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry.

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener will work quickly. If left for too long the Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

If you are going to dip your metal into JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener, you may want to dilute the JAX with water; this will slow the reaction down and allow you to have more control over the finish (there is no magic dilution ratio – a little experimentation will allow you to arrive at the optimum ratio for your work).

If you are applying the JAX with a brush or sponge do NOT dilute the solution.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth, or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener finish, you may reapply the JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Note:

It is always advisable to test JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

The JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener will NOT affect stainless steel.

The JAX Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener is NOT a rust preventer;

JAX Aluminum Blackener

Produces an antique black finish on aluminum.

Using JAX Aluminum Blackener is simple:

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Aluminum Blackener
• Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• Wash again with water and dry

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Aluminum Blackener.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a bristle brush, sponge or rag and apply the JAX Aluminum Blackener directly to the metal. You may also dip the entire object into the solution. However, do not leave the metal in the solution, or the solution on the metal, for longer than necessary. If the metal is clean, the JAX Aluminum Blackener will work quickly. If left for too long the Aluminum Blackener will rub off the metal easily. Practice and experience will help you find the right timing for your work.

Do NOT dilute the JAX Aluminum Blackener.

Once you have applied the JAX product to your satisfaction, rinse the metal well with fresh, clean water and dry.

At this point, you may use steel wool, a polishing cloth or Scotch-Brite to achieve your desired finish. If you remove too much of the blackened finish, you may reapply the JAX Aluminum Blackener and start over.

If you seek to duplicate a particular finish, over-darken the metal and then “relieve” it with steel wool or a polishing cloth, as above. Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Notes:

It is always advisable to test JAX Aluminum Blackener in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

There are many grades of aluminum, be advised that JAX Aluminum Blackener does NOT affect them all in the same way.  It is recommended that you test the JAX Aluminum Blackener on the specific aluminum alloy of your project to ensure that you will get the results you desire

 

 

JAX Green Patina

Produces a permanent, authentic green finish on copper, brass and bronze.

JAX Green Patina for Brass, Bronze and Copper

• Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• Apply the JAX Green Patina
• Do NOT rinse off with water

To ensure the best results, clean your metal of all lacquer, oil, grease and wax. JAX manufactures metal cleaners that are optimal for prepping your metal, but there is no one cleaner that will guarantee perfection. Your choice of cleaner depends on what you are trying to remove from your metal. Regardless of what you use to clean your metal, we recommend using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid as the final step before applying the JAX Green Patina.

Wearing gloves is highly recommended as to not introduce oils from your hands to the metal. To be safe, eye protection is always recommended.

Use a stiff bristle brush and apply the JAX Green Patina directly to the metal. The initial coat is critical. Brush the patina onto the metal until a dull film appears.  The appearance of the film indicates that the patina has adhered to, and is reacting on the metal.  Additional coats may be applied.  Allow each coat to thoroughly air-dry (24 hours) between coats is recommended. Unlike the JAX Blackeners and Darkeners, the JAX Green Patina does NOT work instantaneously.

We do NOT recommend applying JAX Green Patina by dipping your metal into JAX Green Patina.

Do NOT dilute the JAX Green Patina.

Once you are happy with your finish, you may wax, oil, or lacquer the metal as a final step, although in many cases leaving the metal “unprotected” may be desirable.

JAX products never expire, however, they can deteriorate over time if not cared for properly. Safety is the first priority. Always store JAX products at room temperature, in tightly closed original containers AND in a locked, safe place. Do not mix used product with fresh. Contaminating the original container will seriously reduce the shelf-life of the product.

Always use JAX Products in plastic or glass containers. When you dispose of used products and containers, please do so in at an approved waste disposal facility. Never reuse an empty JAX container.

Make sure to refer to the Safety Data Sheets for additional information before you begin. Do not mix JAX Products with any other chemicals.

Notes:

It is always advisable to test JAX Green Patina in a small inconspicuous area to make sure that it does not adversely affect or damage the surface being treated.

For a more authentic look, first apply a JAX Darkener to the metal before applying the JAX Green Patina.

Do NOT apply JAX Green Patina to hot metal or roofs – the chemicals will simply evaporate and have little or no effect.

JAX Antique Rust

Produces an antique rust finish on iron and steel.