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