How to Antique a Spray Painter

An antique finish is one that shows the wear of time. A common color for an antique finish is a brown color. This brown coloring is achieved through the application of brown umber oil paint to the surface. Antique a spray painter using this process. The paint must dry up to 72 hours after application to retain the antique appearance. The process is messy but well worth the effort to give the spray painter an old looking appearance.

Things You'll Need

• Spray painter
• Brown umber oil paint
• Paper plate
• Soft lint-free cloth

Instructions

1. Remove the glass and/or plastic tank from the spray painter.

2. Squeeze a line of burnt umber oil paint approximately 1 1/2-inch long on a paper plate.

3. Place your finger inside a soft, lint-free cloth. Dip your finger in the burnt umber oil paint.

4. Rub a coat of burnt umber oil paint over the surface of the spray painter in the areas desired for antiquing. Rub the paint in small circular motions. Allow the paint to sit 30 minutes.

5. Remove the burnt umber oil paint with a soft, lint-free cloth using small circular motions. Leave a thin layer of the paint on the surface so it retains a brown, tea-stained look.

6. Sit the spray painter in a safe location to dry for up to 72 hours. The length of time will depend on the humidity and temperature of the location.