Patinas & Colorants

JAX Chemical Aluminum Blackener produces an antique black finish on aluminum.

Using JAX Aluminum Blackener is simple:

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Aluminum Blackener
• 3.) Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• 4.) Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• 5.) 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 Chemical Antique Rust produces an antique rust finish on iron and steel.

JAX Chemical Antique Rust is easy to use.

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Antique Rust
• 3.) Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• 4.) Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• 5.) 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 Antique Rust.

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 Antique Rust 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 Antique Rust will work quickly.

Do NOT dilute the JAX Antique Rust.

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 finish, you may reapply the JAX Antique Rust 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 Chemical Black Brass, Bronze & Copper Darkener produces an antique black finish on brass, bronze and copper.

JAX Black Darkener for Brass, Bronze and Copper is easy to use:

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Black
• 3.) Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• 4.) Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• 5.) 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.

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 Chemical Brown Brass, Bronze & Copper Darkener produces an antique brown finish on brass, bronze and copper.

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

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

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 Chemical Brown-Black Brass, Bronze & Copper Darkener produces an antique brown-black finish on brass, bronze and copper without heat or electricity.

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

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

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 Chemical Flemish Gray-Black Brass, Bronze & Copper Darkener produces an antique Flemish gray-black finish on brass, bronze and copper.

Using JAX Chemical Flemish Gray-Black Brass, Bronze & Copper Darkener is simple:

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

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 Chemical Green Patina produces a permanent, authentic green finish on copper, brass and bronze.

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Green Patina
• 3.) 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 Chemical Instant Brass and Copper Cleaner is a heavy-duty cleaner that removes tarnish and oxidation from the blackest copper, brass and bronze.

JAX Chemical Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener produces an antique metallic black finish on iron, steel and nickel.

Using JAX Chemical Iron, Steel and Nickel Blackener is simple:

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Brown
• 3.) Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• 4.) Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• 5.) 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 Chemical Pewter Black produces a dark, black antique finish on pewter, lead, brass, bronze, copper, nickel, tin-lead alloys and solders.

Using JAX Chemical Pewter Black is simple:

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Brown
• 3.) Wash the JAX off the metal when the metal is slightly darker than your desired finish
• 4.) Relieve with Scotch-Brite
• 5.) 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 Chemical Rust Remover is a rust remover and an effective pre-paint primer for iron and steel.

Using JAX Rust Remover is simple:

• 1.) Prepare and clean the surface to be treated
• 2.) Apply the JAX Rust Remover.
• 3.) Wash well with water and dry.