Liquid metal surfaces offer a unique aesthetic and exceptional durability, but understanding their maintenance and protection is crucial for maintaining their beauty. This guide explores various options and their advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision.

• Natural metal finish:

Leaving the surface of liquid metalnaturalallows the metal itself to live, to age naturally, developingpatinaover time. Thisnaturalnessappeals to those who appreciate thenatural evolution of metal over time.This approach exposes the surface to potential oxidation and scratches. Therefore, extra care should be taken when cleaning, using a microfiber cloth dampened with water and drying thoroughly with a microfiber cloth or hot air.

• Protective wax finish

Waxis a popular choice for boiserie, ceilings, and sculpturesto preserve the natural appearanceof liquid metal while providing lightsurface protection.Recommended only for indoor applications given its mild protective power. Even with the wax protectant, we recommend cleaning with a microfiber cloth dampened with water, properly dried with microfiber or hot air.

• Two-component clear topcoat

All of our clear topcoats are used in the automotive industry, while offering high levels of quality and durability, they can alter the appearance of the finish depending on the type of topcoat (matte or gloss).

They make it possible to protect items even in outdoor environments, offer the possibility of less careful cleaning, and keep our products unaltered over the long term.

General cleaning recommendations:

For all liquid metal surfaces, we recommend using amixture of water and alcoholfor cleaning.

Avoid aggressive solutionscontaining abrasive particles because they can damage the surface.

How to choose the best finish?

The ideal option depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Consult with our staff for expert advice.

With more than 20 years of experience in the art of liquid metal, our team of experts is here to guide you.We know the complexities of working with this unique material andwill work closely with youto understand your vision andrecommend the optimal solutionfor your project.