[TheForge] Permalac

[Cindy and James]

Someone asked if anyone has used Permalac.....  We have used it several 
times. It is quite expensive but is supposed to last 10 years outdoors.

We usually prefer the flattened over the satin.   If a piece has a heavy 
patina you must be very careful.  Stop the rust (patina) and rinse 
gently.  Emphasis on gently so as not to damage the patina.  Then 
multiple coats of spray permalac, allowing the coats to penetrate the 
patina and dry between coats.  It will not darken a patina, rather 
leaves it in its natural color.  Other lacquers I have used will darken 
or deepen the color of the patina.