Oil Rubbed Bronze technique and faux stainless steel appliances--the thrifty way

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So I was looking up info on OIL Rubbed Bronze paint. There is a product by Rustoleum. I found it on Amazon and it cost $11.49 plus shipping (free shipping with a $25 order-so 3 cans would meet that and you would be looking at $34.50) and then I looked up the Krylon website and they show a project they did with their oil rubbed bronze. and here is the link as well as the steps from their site, in case anyone is looking for another alternative. Krylon

Materials

* Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer - Black (#51316)
* Krylon General Purpose Metallic - Copper Metallic (#2203)
* Krylon Brushed Metallic - Oil Rubbed Bronze (#51254)

* Sandpaper, 220 grit

General Supplies

* Masking tape
* Newspaper
* Plastic grocery bags (optional)
* Drop cloth (optional)

Instructions

1. Cover your work surface with old newspaper or a drop cloth to protect it from overspray.
2. Disassemble fixture, removing bulbs, glass globes, plastic pieces and other items that do not require painting. Thoroughly clean all pieces that you will be painting so they are free of grease, film, dust, and lint.
3. If necessary, use newspaper or plastic grocery bags and masking tape to mask off all areas that will not be painted.
4. Position fixture so that all surfaces to be painted are accessible.
5. Following the instructions on the can, apply the black primer first. Use short sweeping strokes to prevent overspray. Apply several light coats versus one heavy coat. If paint is applied too heavily, it might puddle or run; if this happens, sand smooth and reapply primer. Let dry.
6. Paint fixture with Copper paint, covering all surfaces. Again, use several light coats. Let dry.
7.

Lightly spray with Oil Rubbed Bronze, allowing the Copper paint to show through on some edges and surfaces. Let dry. Examine finish to determine if an additional coat is needed. Proceed carefully, as the more coats of Oil Rubbed Bronze applied, the darker the finish and the less Copper patina you’ll see.

*NOTE: Consider practicing your technique on a disposable surface first, to determine the color and patina you prefer.
8. When desired patina or color is achieved, let dry. Remove all masking tape and reassemble fixture.

Tips
1. The more time spent in preparation, the better the results.
2. If possible, suspending the fixture so that all surfaces are free and accessible makes the painting easier.





The other thing I have been looking into is the softmetal faux stainless steel contact paper. Did you know you can apply this film to your appliances and update them to look like stainless steel?

Transform your appliances into stainless steel without spending a fortune!
You'll love SoftMetal stainless steel look film! Softmetal is an adhesive backed peel and stick film which looks exactly like stainless steel once applied. The durable PVC surface cleans easily, is scratch resistant and stays in place under extreme temperatures. It is easily applied by anyone with a razor knife and a squeegy. One large roll can redo up to 3 appliances, making them stainless steel in less than an hour!!!
Here is the BEFORE:

and the AFTER:

Due to the latest incredible technology, scientists are able to duplicate any finish to make it look and feel just like wood, marble, now even METAL! Now you can update your old appliances to the hot new look with our Stainless Steel Softmetal Film.
Plus no more rust, scratches or tarnishing to worry about! Forget about all that cleaning and care involved on regular Stainless Steel. Our new Stainless Softmetal Film lets you enjoy all of the beauty without any of the work! Our exclusive "Softmetal" Stainless Steel is a top quality PVC film that allows you to cover any surface. It will not tear or wrinkle when applied. Our quality product enables you to place the items you covered with Softmetal Stainless Steel next to any actual stainless steel product and you won't be able to tell the difference! Don't be fooled by other cheap imitation products that claim to be like Softmetal Stainless Film but are really just flimsy shiny silver paper. We stand behind our products 100 percent!
Another Before:

And After:

Softmetal is a metallic, top quality PVC adhesive film featuring our special durable optics surface that makes Softmetal Film look just like Stainless Steel. Great for updating your kitchen, office or workshop! Our technical specifications speak for themselves; SoftMetal is easily applied without requiring any additional adhesive, it is durable, easy to clean, scratch resistant and withstands temperatures up to 122 degrees making it safe to use on the outside of oven or microwave doors!
faux steel
I have heard you can get this at Lowes, Home Depot and Ace Hardware. Does anyone think they will try it?