Both provide a rich unmatched oil finish that adds character depth and beauty to virtually any wood surface.
Car siding and linseed oil.
Both have a definite place in a woodworker s arsenal.
Both a classified as drying oils which means they harden over time.
When would you ever want it to not dry.
For exterior use be sure to prime the backside as well.
Finally allow the solution to absorb on the surface for a few seconds and then wipe away the excess.
Leave for about 30 minutes and then wipe down any excess liquid using the sponge.
Apply the solution using a spray bottle foam brush or rag.
Overall the siding is in remarkably good shape for being 18 years old.
Caution using linseed oil.
If you re painting the pine paneling the first step is to prime it thoroughly.
It uses boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mixed at a 50 50 ratio.
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Keep in mind applying boiled linseed oil straight out of the can to your cedar siding can and will darken over time.
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3 times to clean it up.
The difference is that the boiled linseed oil is the only one that dries.
Sand the siding with 100 grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
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.
The raw one does not dry.
Once you have boiled the mixture for a few minutes take the pan to where you will be adding the linseed oil.
Using your brush apply the linseed oil and turps to the wood.
Create a 50 50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and paint thinner.
Use one thin layer at first and then allow it to soak into the wood.
I would appreciate any suggestions on cleaning stripping and refinishing my siding.
Extreme caution must be used using linseed oil.
This was much lighter toned when newer but over time has gotten darker with multiple coats of linseed oil over the years.
Basically i think there is a heavy coat of linseed oil on the siding.
I ll confess that i ve tried a number of solutions mea culpa.
The applications were inconsistent as there are areas that have a heavy dried on film others that are dried wood.
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.
