[Healeys] Non Healey rusty question

[Oudesluys]

Mike,
Raw or boiled linseed oil will set when metal oxides, as a catalyst, are 
present. Well, rust is iron oxide thus the linseed oil will set fine. I 
think Japan drier works  similarly, probably a metal oxide or salt 
solution. Raw linseed oil will penetrate much better than boiled linseed 
oil. It is used mixed with lead oxide and turpentine on sea vessels to 
keep the rust at bay. I have used this stuff several times and it is one 
of the best ways to keep your garden fence in good shape.
Kees Oudesluijs



Op 25-6-2012 22:41, Mike Brouillette schreef:
> Thanks Kees,
>
>                  I talked to a couple folks who knew what works allowing
> the natural rust color to come thru and the formula is:
>
> pint boiled linseed oil
> 3oz beeswax
> cup turpentine
> drop of Japan drier
>
> Problem with linseed by itself is it takes forever to dry.  This works
> better.