Continuing work on the screen door. I’m likely going to jump around a lot as I get going on the post office structure, furnishings, mail wagon and horse.
I had already ordered the Aluminum Black when Sheila said it worked well for her. She was right about the fumes, so into the garage this went. Bleh. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
I did test it on a scrap first and the color seemed great.
I applied to the larger piece, and it was splotchy. I added a couple of coats, and that caused some issues. I even saw a puff of smoke or vapor at one point. :\
In the end, it didn’t work because the chemical was caustic enough to weaken the delicate screen. I can see how this would work well for more substantial material, but this material was just too thin. I cut a new screen insert and decided to just go with the original finish. I considered pouring some of the chemical into a dish, dipping it and then removing it, but I worried the finish would be splotchy again. Plus, it might still weaken the metal with only a quick dip. I have a few ideas.
Of course, now I know how to make an old deteriorating screen. :D
