How to Patina a Plastic Mailbox (using Metal Effects Patina Kit)
If your old, plastic mailbox looks a little lackluster, give it an easy facelift with this Metal Effects patina kit from Modern Masters. This DIY project will add instant charm to your home's curb appeal.
Materials
- Old Mailbox
- Sponge Brush
- Metal Effects Patina Oxidizing Finish Kit
Instructions
- Remove the old plastic mailbox from its post and give it a good cleaning with soapy water and a sponge. Rinse it well and let it dry completely.
- Protect your surface with kraft paper or painter's drop cloth.
- Apply first coat of Metal Effects Primer by Modern Masters. Apply with a sponge applicator in thin, light strokes to cover the entire mailbox.
- Allow to dry at least 30 minutes.
- Apply second coat of Primer. This time allow for a generous layer to fill in any missing areas of the first layer.
- Allow to dry at least 30 more minutes.
- Using a new sponge brush, apply a first coat of the special oxidizing bronze paint. This is where the ordinary plastic mailbox turns into a more high-end metal looking mailbox.
- Dry mailbox for another 30 minutes.
- For the final coat of bronze paint, apply in small sections at a time.
- After applying a few strokes of paint, spritz the blue patina aging solution over the wet paint area.
- Paint your mailbox post if it needs a refresh and reattach your mailbox! This would be a good time to replace old address numbers, too!