Stepney 2,325 #1 Posted January 6, 2019 Hello, all. A common thing for us to do in my old engine hobby is clean up faded paint and preserve it with Penetrol or boiled Linseed Oil. Did a few searches but couldn't find much. Has anyone tried it on their 'Horses? How does it hold up to water, etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #2 Posted January 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, Stepney said: Hello, all. A common thing for us to do in my old engine hobby is clean up faded paint and preserve it with Penetrol or boiled Linseed Oil. Did a few searches but couldn't find much. Has anyone tried it on their 'Horses? How does it hold up to water, etc? Me personally lmo l would use linseed oil. I'm a wood craftsman and linseed oil is a good surface protection but if you use it be sure NOT to throw your rags away after use in the garbage because they can cause a fire. Drape them on the edge of the can to dry out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #3 Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Me personally lmo l would use linseed oil. I'm a wood craftsman and linseed oil is a good surface protection but if you use it be sure NOT to throw your rags away after use in the garbage because they can cause a fire. Drape them on the edge of the can to dry out. Haha, I know that issue all too well. Our local FD burnt down some years ago from that very reason. My engines mostly stay indoors and are looked after. My WH still gets used quite a lot. How does it seem to hold up durability wise? It does stay in a shed but it will get dirty/wet a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #4 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I think it would all depend on the use of the tractor. Depending on use I would probably apply it say every 3 to 4 months . Eventually it should soak in and last a little longer Edited January 7, 2019 by The Tool Crib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,876 #5 Posted January 7, 2019 I don't use linseed oil , but I do use chain and cable fluid on my metal horse, it looks fresh and the fluid is a great rust preventative , it also sheds water very well. the oil feeds the surface finish, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #6 Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, peter lena said: I don't use linseed oil , but I do use chain and cable fluid on my metal horse, it looks fresh and the fluid is a great rust preventative , it also sheds water very well. the oil feeds the surface finish, pete As with any treatment that has an oil base will do the same. It all comes down to the quality and density of the oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #7 Posted January 7, 2019 Johnsons paste wax worked great on my 701 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #8 Posted January 8, 2019 To those who did Linseed oil, is it safe to go over the decals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,574 #9 Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 8:28 PM, jabelman said: Johnsons paste wax worked great on my 701 I've done this to a couple of my tractors, makes for a nice shine and any water beads up, and the waxed areas clean up real easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
