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Cast fixtures are hand made solid sand-cast bronze -- the absolute best material for durability and beauty. Bronze is a metal that naturally darkens with age, eventually turning the color of an old penny. Depending upon the environmental conditions, such as the presence of salt spray or acid rain, or after many years of exposure, the bronze will turn turquoise or verdi green.

There are no finishes applied to CAST fixtures at the factory. After installation, the fixtures will naturally progress through the color changes of natural bronze. If you wish to prevent or speed up the color changes, the following treatments can be applied.

With No Treatment	Maintain Shiny Metallic Finish	Speed up Verdi Process
If the fixtures are installed as-is, they will temporarily develop a fine white powdery surface. This will wash off with time. Over several months, the finish will darken to a deep brown color, similar to the look of an old penny. This will occur at varying speeds depending on the pH level of the rain and sprinkler water and the overall air quality. After an extended period of time, the natural bronze will slowly turn verdi green and maintain that color for the life of the fixture.	If you wish to maintain the original bronze color, use the following treatment: Cover nearby plant material with newspaper to protect them from the application. Spray fixture with WD-40 and use a cloth to ensure complete coverage on all bronze surface areas. (It is best to apply WD-40 before installation.) This treatment will need to be repeated once a year to prevent darkening of the fixture. (This service can be added to your Maintenance Contract)	If you prefer the fixtures to appear verdi at the time of installation, you can speed up the process using the following treatment: Cover nearby plant material with newspaper to protect them from the application. Spray fixture with Windex to break the surface tension. Prepare a solution of 1/3 ammonia, 1/3 vinegar, and 1/3 salt water in a spray bottle. Lightly spray fixture with the above solution and allow to dry. Fixture will turn verdi in two to three days. You may need 2-3 applications to achieve the desired result.

NOTE: A wire brush can be used at any time to return the fixture to its original appearance.