how to make new galvanized pipe look old

[bob8bear]

We are working on a project and want to make new galvanized pipe look old. Any ideas? Thanks!!

[hallerb]

sand gently let it sit out in rain for awhile rub with mud

whats the project?

[hallerb]

might be easier to find someone replacing their lines, free price already aged.

[scott21230]

Just prime and paint all of them. Then they will match and look much nicer too.

[Goedjn]

Old galvanized pipe doesn't look all that different from new galvanized pipe. Rub dirt and soot onto it.

[Joseph Meehan]

Acid bath?

[Larry and a Cat named Dub]

[Larry]

Just wait about 40 years.

[USA1st]

Mix some stain into polyurethane and paint it on until you get the look and depth you desire. Choose a stain that is in the color range you want...such as something brownish-orange toned if you want a rusty look.

[Heathcliff]

At a stained glass shop you can get a bottle of stuff called "patina" which is used to darken lead, and works on zinc too. I'm not sure that's the look you want, it will make it quite dark. If you just want to take the shine off, I would recommend a mild acid like vinegar. -- H