I love that rub n buff matches so well to my antique vibe and depending on how many layers you add on you can create a very antique rustic appearance. Now that I’ve found the “winner” for color matching the faucets in our bathroom (European Gold this time) to use on our bathroom vanity and a couple of exposed shelving screws, we are one step closer to being finished with the bathroom renovation! Normally, I would use my finger but for sample purposes, I did use gloves as to not mix any of the colors.

A bit of googling did not turn up any side-by-side comparisons of the product, and I don’t trust those digital color sample sheets (rightly so as it turns out). You have more control over the finish at the end because you can buff it out until you get your desired look.

I hope this post was helpful if you’ve been wanting an easy and inexpensive way to antique almost anything. Grecian Gold – It’s warmer and more bronzy in color than Gold Leaf, while still looking like a gold tone.

This is a designer’s secret for an easy DIY to update the look of almost any solid surface without breaking the bank. Here is a mirror I brushed with European Gold, which is slightly less saturated in color and not as yellow. Unlike paint which can look flat (or sometimes flat with sparkles), Rub n Buff creates the true multi-dimensional look of metal. Now, this might seem like a lot of money for a tiny tube, but you will be AMAZED at how far this one tube will stretch! I used Rub n Buff to make this cheap light fixture look like a more expensive version from Pottery Barn.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). Rub 'n Buff 15ml Tubes Made from imported carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders, and select pigments, Rub 'n Buff® gives almost any surface a new look in minutes. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Formulated from Carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders, and select pigments for a finish no paint can duplicate.