Thanks Dick.... I agree, needs your painting skills... Actually what will be done to the galvanized surfaces (shiney silver parts) will be to apply a water solution of copper sulfate.... For you that don't know, this is commonly used as a sewer line root killer.... It will add an aged patina look... Lowe's sells it... Something like 90% copper sulfate...
Nope.... I helped the customer with the process and how it's done, but I don't allow chemical treatment in my shop... That's a whole nother can of worms...
While you're at it, I would hit the bare steel with salt water, then after it gets nice and crusty, give it a wipe with some muriatic acid...
Been busy makin metal stuff... Made a bunch of "X" table base legs out of 6" I-beams for the new Northstar Cafe that's opening down in Liberty Ohio (by Cincinnati)...
The GC finally got the kitchen remodeled and sent me pictures of my hood after it was antiqued and hung on the wall...