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CORTEN STEEL
Corten steel is characterised by a rusty surface. A special alloy of copper, nickel and
chromium has been added to the steel. The means that the surface quickly forms a
layer of rust. At the same time, the corrosion time of the steel underneath the surface
is strengthened and prolonged by up to 8 times.
The rusty red colour will build and change over time depending on the weather. In
dry weather, it will be dark and dull; in rainy weather, shiny brownish.
TIPS TO QUICKLY BRING OUT THE RUSTY RED COLOUR
Your new HWAM Outdoor product has not yet developed its rusty patina when you
buy it. It will take approx. 14 days of rain for the surface to rust. Depending on the
weather, the patination process may take longer.
If you are a little impatient and would like to speed up the rusting process, you can
do the following:
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Wash all surfaces in plain soapy water to remove any oil residues from when
the product was produced.
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Let the surfaces dry.
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Then you can spray the surfaces with salt water (1/20) or vinegar, or apply it
with a cloth.
The acid in the vinegar accelerates the rusting process of the washed-down
sides and shortens the process to approx. 3-4 days.
We do not recommend using strong detergents, as this may shorten the life-
time of the product.
MAINTENANCE
Please note that rust may rub off on and discolour the ground; it may also rub off
when you touch it. Rust can be removed from concrete tiles with oxalic acid (100 g of
oxalic acid to 1 litre of water). Rub at the stain and rinse with clean water. Rust stains
on surfaces are also bleached by the sun.
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