Dirty Down - Ageing Spray Dye (Various Colours)
Available in Black, Soot Black, Dark Brown, Mid Brown, Ash Blonde, Nicotine Yellow, Khaki, Mould & Rust
One quick spray deposits a fine layer of semi-transparent coloured dye that makes clean surfaces appear to be dirty and old, or to have “aged”.
Water soluble, semi-transparent dye for ageing costumes and props. Fine mist spray. For fabric, furniture, paper, plastics, metal etc.
Black ageing spray is a gentle black/blue colour. Soot Black is the darkest ageing spray colour, almost opaque and is the least translucent spray out of all the ageing spray colours. Dark Brown ageing spray is a dirty dark brown colour. Mid Brown ageing spray is a dirty brown/green colour. Ash Blonde ageing spray is a dirty red/brown colour. Nicotine Yellow ageing spray is the colour of cigarette stain, a dirty yellow. Khaki ageing spray is a dirty khaki green/brown colour. Mould ageing spray is a gentle green/blue colour. Rust ageing spray is a rich rusty red colour.
Please Note all aerosol cans can only be shipped via Road Freight, standard shipping will be charged at checkout
How to use Dirty Down Ageing Spray
Ageing spray may cause permanent staining. Test before use on off-cuts or hidden surfaces, and then wash to check for any staining.
- Ensure surfaces are dry and grease free.
- Mask areas not to be sprayed.
- Shake can before use.
- Use sparingly, apply several fine coats rather than one heavy coat. The shade will darken with each coat applied.
- Hold can upright 30cm (12 inches) away from the surface, and spray across the surface in one smooth sweep, keeping the nozzle fully depressed. Spots of concentrated dye may appear if the button is only partially depressed.
- For small patches, spray through holes cut in a piece of paper.
- For dark patches, spray closer to the surface.
- Heavy spraying may drip or puddle.
- Smear the spray by re-wetting with water, and then dabbing or rubbing with a damp or wet cloth. With some fabrics it’s easier to smear by wetting the sprayed fabric and then rubbing the wet area together between your hands. Smearing is easier when the spray is still wet, but is also possible after the spray has fully dried. It may not be possible to smear spray applied to absorbent surfaces.
- May not adhere to some polished surfaces.
- Our ageing sprays are water soluble and the effects of spraying will be lost by washing in water, but there may still be staining.
- Do not use outside in wet weather.
Washing:
Wash fabrics in cold water with clothes detergent and use stain remover if necessary & follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Wash non-absorbent surfaces such as plastic, with mild detergent and water. Methylated spirits can be effective in removing ageing spray but may cause damage; follow manufacturer’s instructions.
For more details & examples of this product visit the Dirty Down website here
Expendable product purchase information
Need something to keep on hand? Our Buy section is stocked with art department essentials — from expendables and consumables to go-to props like Honeyrose cigarettes, placebo pills, ageing sprays and more. Take a look & take it home!
Order Notice & Availability
We require at least 48 hours’ notice for all orders (hire and purchase), unless otherwise arranged. If you’re booking within that window or an item shows as unavailable for your dates, it may simply be due to our processing time. So get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
Noting that rush orders (less than 48 hours’ notice) may incur a fee: $30 + GST or 10% of the hire total (whichever is greater).
Pickup & Delivery
You can collect in person from Footscray, Monday to Friday between 9am–4pm. We don’t offer weekend collection & you’ll note you cannot select weekends for the start of your hire.
We also offer delivery via post or courier.
- Some shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout.
- Due to varying item sizes and weights, some orders require a custom quote.
- If prompted, select ‘Quote for Shipping’ at checkout and we’ll email you with pricing.
- Shipping time must be included in your hire period.
- Orders are dispatched on the start date of your hire & items must be returned by the end date of your hire.
- The standard 48-hour processing window also applies to shipped items.
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