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Automotive lacquer, factory colours, the patina of brass: what we learn while making, written for those about to commission a piece.
Craftsmanship · June 12, 2026 · 7 min
Primer, base, clear coat: the three families of layers behind an automotive lacquer, and why a wall silhouette demands as much as a fender.
Colours · 9 min
Matte, satin, gloss: how a factory colour behaves on a 220 cm tabletop, under indoor light.
Care · 5 min
Brass oxidises — that’s expected. How to guide the patina without freezing it, and the two products to never bring near a hand-patinated base.
Collection · 6 min
Rosso Corsa, Gulf Blue, Nardo Grey, Oro Metallizzato: where the codes come from, and which ones hold up under indoor light.

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