Use and Care Manual

Modern Masters
Revised May 2011
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Modern Masters Inc. [phone]
9380 San Fernando Rd., Sun Valley CA 91352
Metal Effects
®
Bronze Paint
Blue or Green Patina Finish
Water Base Acrylic, Low VOC System
Creates a “Real” Patina Metal Finish
Brush, Roll or Spray apply
Products Used
• Metal Effects Primer (AM203)
• Bronze Paint
(ME396)
• Blue Patina
(PA902) or Green Patina (PA901)
Modern Masters – Metal Effects® Bronze Metallic
Paint (ME396) is a water-base, modified acrylic paint
with a high concentration of real copper and zinc
particles. It will tarnish naturally over time, if exposed to
the proper elements, but Metal Effects Green Patina
(PA901) or Blue Patina Aging Solutions (PA902) will
speed up the oxidation process and create a beautiful,
authentic green or blue patina finish in minutes. Metal
Effects Bronze Metallic Paint can be brush, roll, or spray
applied. The Metal Effects Green or Blue Patina can be
applied with a brush, sponge, spray bottle, or plastic
pump sprayer. The entire system can be applied to any
properly prepared surface, including metal, wood,
drywall, plaster, paintable wall coverings, canvas or
muslin, and plastic surfaces. Popular applications range
from full interior and exterior walls, moldings, trim,
columns, doors, railings, to lamps, vases, and planters.
Modern Masters – Metal Effects Primer (AM203) is a
unique water-based acrylic primer. Unlike other
primers, it is especially formulated to block Metal Effects
Patina Aging Solutions and Activators from reaching the
metal, wood, or reactive substrate. This helps prevent
the formation of rust or other oxidation products from
forming under the paint film. Metal Effects Primer will
also block out alkali salts, tannins, acid salts, or other
unwanted contaminates from ‘bleeding through’ to the
Metal Effects Bronze Paint film and causing adverse
reactions and unwanted color changes in the oxidized
finish. Metal Effects Primer can be brush, roll or spray
applied.
Surface Preparation – Remove all loose, peeling paint.
Patch and repair any surface imperfections before using
the Metal Effects Primer. All surfaces should be sound,
clean and free of oil, grease, wax, and other
contaminants, and completely dry prior to priming.
Surfaces previously primed require light sanding. Scuff
sand any glossy surfaces. Stir well before and
occasionally during application. Do not thin Metal
Effects Primer. If unsure of the substrate, test a
sample area to ensure the desired results. Apply at
least two coats of Metal Effects Primer to completely
seal and block the surface. Some metal surfaces, such
as bare aluminum, galvanized metal, or rusted or slag
metals, will need a specialty primer from our
recommended primer list, applied prior to the
application of Metal Effects Primer. If this is the case,
read the specific information for the recommended
primer prior to beginning your project. Properly prime
the clean, dry surface with the recommended primer
and allow the surface to dry completely—preferably
overnight. Then follow the directions for applying Metal
Effects Primer. Note: Lower temperature and higher
humidity will lengthen the dry and cure times of primers.
Recommended Primers:
• Metal Effects Primer by Modern Masters
Substrates: previously painted surfaces, drywall,
drywall with texture, paneling and wall covering,
muslin or canvas, ferrous metal, PVC piping, finished
and unfinished wood
• Sierra Griptec by Rustoleum
• Sierra Metalmax Gray Primer by Rustoleum
Substrates: galvanized metal
• Mathys Pegalink by Rustoleum
Technical Data Sheet