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Linseed oil

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JR in TX

08-11-2005 08:31:38




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Has anyone ever used boiled linseed oil to finish a tractor in its original condition? This tractor is fairly rusty, not much paint. I would like to do a complete mechanical rebuild and clean, wirebrush and wipe down the complete tractor with linseed oil. I have tried a few parts, it really brings out the color on the original paint and protects and stops rust. It dries and gives a satin gloss type finish. If I decide to paint the tractor in the future, how much trouble to paint over the linseed oil? From what little I know, linseed oil used to be a base component of oil based paints. I think the original look would be nice, but am I missing something about using linseed oil? Looking for others' experiences. Thanks!
James

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Joe(TX)

08-16-2005 10:03:44




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 Re: Linseed oil in reply to JR in TX, 08-11-2005 08:31:38  
I would advise againt it. Linseed oil is for wood and not that durable a finish on that. It dries and cracks. It would not be the original look or type of finish used either. A big problem to clean up and paint over. Its not compatable with any good quality paint.



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