Amaco RUB 'N Buff - European Gold, VWARNB08

Product Information

Rub N Buff Wax is made from a unique blend of imported carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders and select pigments. And of course, you’ll need the object you’ll be transforming along with a paper plate, paper towel or any clean surface to blend the Rub ‘n Buff.

Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish - Rub n Buff Antique AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish - Rub n Buff Antique

This is to protect your hands because Rub n Buff is hard to get off if you get it on your hands. It does come off with dish soap and a stiff brush, though. I used cardboard for my outdoor space for spray painting, and a simple drop cloth for my indoor space while doing the Rub n Buff finish. I knew that antiquing it to a antique brass or “brushed brass” feel would give it a more timeless look – perfect for my home!When you don’t want to disassemble or tape off areas that don’t need to be refinished, such as a light fixture or sconce I think this would work especially well on things like dresser/cabinet hardware, picture frames, or other smaller detailed projects like adding a contrast strip around the edge of a nightstand. I actually found that dabbing and rubbing the product in with my old make up brush did a decent job buffing – but you can use a clean soft cloth to buff your newly finished item until smooth and shiny if it’s not quite to your liking! Sometimes you find that near perfect piece – except it’s not in quite the metallic finish that you’d prefer. Technically, Rub n Buff is not considered permanent. That being said, it is extremely durable and I’ve personally never had it wear off and I’ve used it for cabinet hardware.

How to Antique Brass with Rub n Buff - She Holds Dearly How to Antique Brass with Rub n Buff - She Holds Dearly

When I have not been able to disassemble items in the past, I have found that using painters tape generously, and then cutting off excess pieces with a razor blade or x-acto knife has worked well to get even harder to tape areas looking neat. Step Number Four | Using your old makeup brush, tap and dab a small squirt of the Rub n Buff onto your item(s). It dries immediately, and won’t “spread” very well, so keep tapping and dabbing until it’s covered! What I love about Rub n Buff is that it can literally save you money! If you have an item but you want to change the finish, just use Rub n Buff. Or maybe you can’t find something in the exact finish you want. Well, you can still get it and just change the color.

Tips for Using Rub n Buff

If you’re curious about other possible ways to achieve this same look, the best alternatives I can think of are: I would give the Rub n Buff silver leaf a shot for a subtle vintage look. If you want more of a chrome/metallic newer looking finish, try using a metallic spray paint. I always google the color first to find real life photos before purchasing! Smaller projects – while the tube does last a very long time, working just a small area at a time will take forever if you have a very large project, like furniture Make sure it’s clean and dry. Use painter’s tape to cover any areas that you don’t want to transform.

Rub n Buff Gold Comparison and How-to - Jenna Sue Design

I SO needed this tutorial and color guide!! THANK YOU! New build and plumbing fixtures are champagne bronze – light fixture came and TOTALLY clashes! Plan to use this on light fixture! With your tutorial I think I can do it and it will look great! Don’t let the small tubes throw you off, either. They’re certainly small, but the product really works well even with just a small dab. As they say, “a little bit goes a long way”.You can use a brush if you want, but I prefer my finger so that I can feel how much product is on the piece As a user, what truly makes Rub n Buff unique if you want to create a metallic look, is the nuance and depth of the finish. Unlike paint which can look flat (or sometimes flat with sparkles), Rub n Buff creates the true multi-dimensional look of metal. This is the best part. Rub n Buff can be used on almost any solid surface! This includes plastic, wood, metal, glass, etc.