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Penetrol

Posted: 25 Sep 2020, 16:15
by WoodRay
Has anybody had any experience with this stuff, particularly with varnishing decks.

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Re: Penetrol

Posted: 25 Sep 2020, 18:40
by Alan
Reads a bit like snake oil, interested to see how it goes.

Re: Penetrol

Posted: 25 Sep 2020, 21:05
by WoodRay
Alan wrote:Reads a bit like snake oil, interested to see how it goes.


It's interesting as it say's it contains Naptha and is oil based. I did ask a while back about using Copper Naphthenate as a treatment to prevent rot. A few didn't recommend it as they reckoned I would have problems with paint/varnish adhering to the wood due to the oil residue. It seems to be big in the states with the "Patina" crowd.

Re: Penetrol

Posted: 25 Sep 2020, 21:32
by Wildwoody1
Test on old wardrobe door and go from there. Remember it on the shelves but never tried it.

Re: Penetrol

Posted: 26 Sep 2020, 10:41
by Doc
Painting timber should be sealed both sides or nothing .It will trap moisture under the deck and lift the vanish in time." Nothing " will breath both sides and "salt water" will preserve the timber. Early boating days boats where stained with colour " red brick mortar " and timber was porous and swelled stopping leaks. Metals should be heated for painting , its amazing how much moisture is trapped metal. 2 pack clear paint will bloom white in time if under side isn't sealed.
Doc.