John2189 445 #1 Posted July 4, 2020 What’s the best way to keep and preserve the patina? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #2 Posted July 4, 2020 Haven't tried it myself... I've been told pressure washer then boiled linseed oil. Looking forward to seeing other responses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #3 Posted July 4, 2020 Yea I’d rather see them as they are. But restored one look nice too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #4 Posted July 4, 2020 I wash them down good then I use what @ebinmaine said. I rubbed it all down with boiled linseed oil a few times. Looks good and any water will bead right off it. I used it on my Speedanza. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #5 Posted July 4, 2020 be careful with linseed oil, the rags catch fire very easy, there are many techniques on here, a light scuff and Johnsons paste wax works well, lately I use drain oil on rag/brush in the sun on hot day and let it bake in. actually doing it this weekend on a case tractor, very pleased with the results 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #6 Posted July 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, jabelman said: case tractor, very pleased with the results Feel free to post pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #7 Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) I don’t know if it’s the best way but I used 0000 steel wool and Windex to do a good deep final cleaning on my 606 roller and then I shot it with several coats of matte clearcoat. I like it because it has a realistic look that’s not too shiny but protects the remaining finish and doesn’t attract dust or dirt. It still looks like it did after several years. Edited July 4, 2020 by cschannuth 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #8 Posted July 4, 2020 W d 40 400 grit to level surface then linseed oil is good. I prefer a clear coat of lacquer after thoroughly cleaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #9 Posted July 5, 2020 Thanks I’ll try the linseed oil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #10 Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, John2189 said: Thanks I’ll try the linseed oil Please post before and after pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
