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Thread: DIY oilskin treatment

  1. 06-08-2021, 08:04 PM #1
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    DIY oilskin treatment

    Watched some YouTube clips, and the consensus seems to be a recipe containing:

    Beeswax
    Lanolin
    Boiled Linseed Oil

    Any practical experience with this or suggestions on ratios ?

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    @Mauser308, tx for that

    The guy I watched did it all in a double boiler. I have an old baby bottle warmer that I used for wood turning concoctions, so will probably do it in that.

    The ingredient I forgot to mention was mineral spirits (turpentine). I think he added that last.
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    Any reason why you would want to concoct your own linseed explosion?

    I just use reproofer - paint it on and use a heat gun or hairdryer to give it that smooth professional finish.
    Pop the tin a small pot with boiling water to help spread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by terryf View Post
    Any reason why you would want to concoct your own linseed explosion?
    Coz I am a pyromaniac, and the Mrs is away for a shooting comp, so I have free reign in the kitchen

    Naa, seriously, I have all the ingredients here, so thought it would be fun to try my hand at making my own waterproofing concoction.
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