Patina preservation with linsing oil problems?

[rjrobin2002]

I like the results of linsing oil rub on original paint with some surface showing through.
My question is if I get tired of it, will the oil absorbed in the base material and paint cause future adhesion issues if I decided to prime and paint it?

And how often do they require reapplying linsing oil?

 

[Quick & Dirty]

Linseed oil can be softened/dissolved and removed with turpentine. Paint stripper will do the job as well.

 

[spap]

Never heard of that, doesn’t the oil attract a lot of dust and dirt
Something new everyday

 

[ugly74]

I don’t think I’d be rubbing it down with Linseed oil. Unless you have a body made of wood!

 

[rjrobin2002]

Here is a comparison before and after, obviously you could make it a little duller by wiping less on.

 

[gnpenning]

Linseed oil cut with some mineral spirits is common for metal preservation. From vices to vehicles. The mineral spirits helps it dry faster. Besure to spread the rags out in a safe place to dry. I'm aware of some who paint over it at a later date. What little I've played with it I like the results.


Check in the free parking section as this has had some discussion for patina.

Edit: you posted while I was typing. I think that looks good. Is that a example you found or yours?

 

[okie4570]

The few I've seen looked great except for one, and it was a lighter color. The darker color patina paint looked great.

 

[Yeller]

Once it’s dry it’s paintable, the place I buy my fencing materials from recommend sealing bare metal with 2 coats of linseed oil prior to painting. I’ve never done it and probably should try it. It lasts a really long time on my GMC Just did it for the second time in 3 years and drive it everyday. Just park it in the sun to dry it will bake dry in 24-48 hours in the sun. It sure makes the rusty metal easier to wash and keeps what paint is there there instead of continuing to disappear

 

[rjrobin2002]

Once it’s dry it’s paintable, the place I buy my fencing materials from recommend sealing bare metal with 2 coats of linseed oil prior to painting. I’ve never done it and probably should try it. It lasts a really long time on my GMC Just did it for the second time in 3 years and drive it everyday. Just park it in the sun to dry it will bake dry in 24-48 hours in the sun. It sure makes the rusty metal easier to wash and keeps what paint is there there instead of continuing to disappear

Good to hear it last a few years.

 

[ugly74]

I learned something today!