Amaco RUB 'N Buff - European Gold, VWARNB08

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I’d love to hear from you if you’ve used this product before, especially in the other colors offered, OR if you’ve used it in “higher traffic” areas and whether or not it’s stood up to the wear and tear!

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

You’ll want to start very lightly, because the black paint grabs the pigment and unlike paint or wax, it ‘dries’ right away—meaning you can’t blend it in or spread it around. If you are using Rub n Buff on a surface that will be handled regularly (knobs, faucets, etc) it’s important to sand and prime first for best adhesion. If you like the more textured look with some of the black base coming through, one coat is probably enough.It must be stiff and not fluffy (a blending brush works well) and you’ll want super fine/soft bristles for best results.

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

Since I wanted the look of antique brass, I first purchased Antique Brass Rub n Buff (makes sense, right? That being said, it is extremely durable and I’ve personally never had it wear off and I’ve used it for cabinet hardware.

Rub ‘n Buff — I purchased this set of five different golds that I’ve tested for you in this post (you can also find them sold individually here).

European Gold Rub n Buff Get the Look of Antique Brass with European Gold Rub n Buff

You can experiment with the patina effect and go for more contrast by letting the base coat show through, or a subtler look by adding more layers of gold (including multiple colors, if you choose). So, if you have a rough surface but want a smooth finish, then you might want to sand to start with a smooth surface, but that is up to you and not necessary.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!

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

Or if you are actually going after something more like a mid-century satiny gold, you could potentially skip this black base coat step and simply use the Rub n Buff alone!

If you enjoyed this tutorial and you’re looking for more farmhouse inspiration, you can join me over on Pinterest where I have an entire board dedicated to Farmhouse Lighting, and another dedicated to Farmhouse Paints! The application of Rub ‘n Buff is unlike anything I’ve used before (different than paint, wax, or gel) and requires a certain technique to get the aged look just right. I knew Rub ‘n Buff was the answer, and I was finally able to carve out some time last weekend to make it happen. This step doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do want the majority of the item to be covered well in the darker base color.