Old Motor Oil for Wood Stain
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 Published On Nov 15, 2016

Amazing Outdoor Protectant that lasts for years.

Airless sprayers work great if you don't have a compressor: http://amzn.to/2f1RRKk

If you do have a compressor you need a gun with a large spray tip. This has a 1.8mm http://amzn.to/2eXUKZg

OLD used motor oil mixed with 25-50% thinner( diesel, paint thinner, mineral spirits, etc) for spraying. Or just straight for hand applying.

FAQ
Smell: It smells like oil for a day or two in passing. Which isn't strong or offensive odor to the majority of people.

Durability: I find it last longer than commercial translucent outdoor stains due the high oil content.

Protects: Insects and other animals leave it alone.

Flammable: FAR less than any oil based stain you would buy from the Home Improvement store:



So many people have asked about the flammability and how toxic it is. Short answer is: it is less toxic and far less flammable than Oil based stains you would buy from any Home Improvement or Paint store. Read the msds yourself.

MSDS of standard wood stain Olympic Brand (virtually all brands are identical) https://buyat.ppg.com/ehsdocumentmana...


Standard motor oil: https://www.menards.com/msds/106494_0...

Diesel Fuel: https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/bra...

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