Testors MM3062-70 Modern Masters Metal Effects Oxidizing Finish Kit-Green Patina

The Testors MM3062-70 Modern Masters Metal Effects Oxidizing Finish Kit-Green Patina offers an authentic green patina finish that I really love. As a DIY enthusiast, I recently experimented with this kit on our clawfoot tub chrome feet and found it to be a remarkably effective and user-friendly product.One of the standout features of this kit is it includes all the necessary components, from primer and oxidizing solution to protective topcoat, making the application process seamless and hassle-free. The clear, step-by-step instructions provided ensured that even beginners could achieve professional-looking results.Upon application of the oxidizing solution, the metal surface undergoes a gradual metamorphosis, developing rich hues of green reminiscent of aged copper or bronze.Furthermore, once sealed with the protective topcoat, the company boasts the patina is safeguarded against weathering and abrasion. While the project I used this patina for will be inside -it will be exposed to moisture occasionally and I wanted a product that would hold up to this environment.

The product leaked. You can see in the third pic how much I lost to the leak…..quite a lot when you consider the price.

Transformed a rusted garage sale find bird bath. Easy to follow instructions and only took 2-3 hours including drying time. I did play around with the materials a bit to get desired effect. Heavier on the spray in some areas, and final touch up brushing copper paint lightly over raised edges with rough brush to to add shine and depth.Product was enough to refinish a smaller bird bath too, and still have a bit left over. Highly recommend for an easy, fun project you can do in a single afternoon and literally transform an object.

I do my fair share of reviving furniture with paint and giving pieces new life but I’ve never used a patina kit like this.The primer and paint get brushed on. Brush evenly. I fudged a little on the wait times in between coats because I’m impatient.The best advice I can give is this: the last step where you spray the activator, where you spray the most is where it will activate the verdigris. I had to dry brus a little out to blend it.My photos are of each step beginning to end! It was an easy process that took several hours with wait time. I would use this kit again!

Was fun to see it change colors right before my eyes but I can probably replicate the end results with sponge brushes and layering paints in gold or copper and teal/verdigris and maybe taupe or cream. Start with a spray painted metallic looking based and then dab on the other colors in layers. This set is cheaper than buying 3-4 paints probably but you only get 2oz of each step. Depending on the size of your project it may make more sense to buy regular paints. My fleur de lis are 25” x 10” for size reference. Honestly, I think it should’ve come with 4oz of the patina step since it’s impossible to spray on 3D objects evenly. I used 10x more of it than the other steps. See the pics. I think I have enough to do my 2 statues and maybe one more equal or lesser sized project. Lots of waste and over spraying happens if your project isn’t flat. It looks nice and matches my outdoor pots well enough though. Will seal with a clear coat and see how it lasts outside in the garden and update later.