How can I add rust and weathering effects to white metal parts?

A number of modellers will work with white metal components as either part of their model or as additional aftermarket parts to be added to a model for added realism. Inevitably white metal parts are likely to be on exposed surfaces which means that if the model is to be weathered the modeller may face a conundrum, in that weathering effects optimised for plastic parts may not be as effective on white metal. Luckily, for those modellers working with white metal parts, there is a solution. AK Interactive have produced their Metal Burnishing solution specifically for this situation. When applied directly to white metal this solution will cause the parts to darken and develop a rusty patina. Thinning with water and varying the amounts of the solution applied can provide subtle variations to the overall effect achieved.

The solution is quick acting meaning that the modeller is able to quickly gauge the effectiveness of the application. As the solution is designed specifically for use on metal parts the solution is equally at home when used on the tracks of armoured vehicles as it would be for locomotive or rolling stock components on a layout.