Jeremy

Re: Exposed Metal for Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk - Polish,wax,Burnish? [ Started by Jeremy in General Discussion : 4 replies ]

Thanks for the info. I have every intention of applying a solid clear coat to this. I'd like to do once, and do it right. That sucker is pretty heavy, even when its taken apart.

Do you happen to know of a name brand or product type I could look for at the local home improvement store, or would any steel wax/laquer work? I'm a complete hobbyist and probably wouldn't know what to ask for.

Also, any suggestions for some heavy grade clear coat product? I was planning on going to the local automotive paint store and talking to the guys there about which clear coat to use, but if you (or anyone) has worked with a different type worthy of suggestion let me know.

thanks again for the help.

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Jeremy

Topic: Exposed Metal for Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk - Polish,wax,Burnish? [ Started by Jeremy in General Discussion : 4 replies ]

I am just a hobbyist with an air compressor sandblaster and paint sprayer and a couple other tools. I'd like to achieve an exposed metal look on a vintage steelcase tanker desk that I own. I have sandblasted down to the metal on one piece of my desk and noticed the color of the steel to be a 'light shiny aluminum' look. I would much prefer a darker nickeled almost graphite look to the exposed steel. Am I stuck with the color of steel that I have or can I apply a polish, clear coat, wax to the metal to achieve this look? Something similar to this:[img]http://www.jeremyandkimberly.com/misc/desk1.jpg[/img]






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