When building cars it is curious that sometimes we are restoring parts so they look as good, or better, than new, and other times we are trying to make new parts look old and weathered. Usually, this is the case when someone is trying to make a new build look like an old one, but not necessarily a rat rod as you might think. In fact, this process can also be used just to give your parts an almost magnesium look. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Video Description:

On the episode we learn the process of Patination or commonly known as ‘aging’ cast Aluminium. The steps are simple – and only use a household product. It was a lot of fun to see the creation come to life. Puts a lot of depth into the cast and looks great. It almost looks like magnesium!