How to get new sections of fencing to match the existing fencing

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I have a lot of Fencing. half of the fence has previously been Galvanized, I have also created a few new fence sections.

My problem is that when the new fence gets galvanized, it will look too clean and polished and will stick out. I know that the oxidation that happens on the fence is the protective layer that you actually dont want to clean, however in my case, I would like to make the entire fence look the same.
so the choices are to either clean the old fence in some solution (which is cheap and readily available) or to make the new fence oxidise quicker.
From experience, I know that the new fence will take a few months to start looking like the existing fence.

Any Ideas here?

Best Answer

The original galvanizing of the fence was in a bath of molten tin (hot dip galvanizing).

Since this is not practical for the old fence, there are cold galvanizing compounds. They are zinc rich paints.

They will not stop rust that has broken through the original coating. Rust must be removed, then coat the bare steel.

The aerosol versions would be very expensive for painting fence, but the compound is available in a brush on version. Search "Cold Galvanizing Compound for Corrosion Control" and look for liquid brush on versions.