Both have a definite place in a woodworker s arsenal.
Car siding and linseed oil.
Both a classified as drying oils which means they harden over time.
This was much lighter toned when newer but over time has gotten darker with multiple coats of linseed oil over the years.
Sand the siding with 100 grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
Keep in mind applying boiled linseed oil straight out of the can to your cedar siding can and will darken over time.
If you re painting the pine paneling the first step is to prime it thoroughly.
Using your brush apply the linseed oil and turps to the wood.
Overall the siding is in remarkably good shape for being 18 years old.
Apply the solution using a spray bottle foam brush or rag.
I ll confess that i ve tried a number of solutions mea culpa.
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Create a 50 50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and paint thinner.
Spot prime any big knots with an oil based stain killer and then prime the entire surface including the tongue with a paintbrush and roller.
It uses boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mixed at a 50 50 ratio.
Once you have boiled the mixture for a few minutes take the pan to where you will be adding the linseed oil.
Extreme caution must be used using linseed oil.
3 times to clean it up.
Anyway i ve thought about ripping it all off and just slamming vinyl up.
Boiled linseed oil blo is my favorite polymerized oil finish.
The difference is that the boiled linseed oil is the only one that dries.
Caution using linseed oil.
Finally allow the solution to absorb on the surface for a few seconds and then wipe away the excess.
A good friend of mine showed me this dandy method to rejuvenating old faded plastics.
We purchased a cedar sided home last oct found out the previous owner used a 50 50 mix of linseed oil turpentine on the siding.
Use one thin layer at first and then allow it to soak into the wood.
The raw one does not dry.
Basically i think there is a heavy coat of linseed oil on the siding.
Both provide a rich unmatched oil finish that adds character depth and beauty to virtually any wood surface.
For exterior use be sure to prime the backside as well.
I would appreciate any suggestions on cleaning stripping and refinishing my siding.
And so for a siding sealing material for an exterior finish you use boiled linseed oil.
