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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people would consider the stains and darkening a patina which isn't a bad thing.  [/quote]

If that makes you feel better...

Some marketing BS made up to make people feel better.

The real definition is  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina

pa·ti·na noun \p?-?t?-n?, ?pa-t?-n?\
: a thin usually green layer that forms naturally on the metals copper and bronze when they are exposed to the air for a long time
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Good old wikipedia: the most reliable source of information on the web.

I actually[i] feel better[/i] when I look up words in real a DICTIONARY.  For example:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patina

a :  a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often [b]valued aesthetically for its color[/b]
[b]b :  a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
2
:  an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3[/b]
:  a superficial covering or exterior

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Agree that pp was wrong but don't blame Wikipedia. here's the full Wiki definition:

Patina (/?pæt?n?/ or /p??ti?n?/) is a tarnish that forms on the surface of copper, bronze and similar metals (produced by oxidation or other chemical processes); stone;[1] a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure.

Wikipedia's reputation for inaccuracy is actually pretty misplaced. That site is a marvel.[/quote]

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