Mattias SchlenkerJan 16, 2023
Soft coatings are the work of the devil.
Show threadMattias SchlenkerJan 16, 2023
Polyurethane in general is the work of the devil.
Show threadjnbhlrJan 16, 2023
@mattias does "linseed oil is fairly nice" make sense in that context?
Show threadMattias Schlenker

@jnbhlr That's a different application - PUR soft coatings are used to make cheap plastic feel more valuable.

But yes, boiled linseed or a bit more modern. Oil paintings have some charm. Unfortunately even #Owatrol Marine with curing aids takes nearly two weeks to fully cure.

Jan 16, 2023 at 3:29pmWeb
Show threadjnbhlrJan 16, 2023
@mattias I love (boiled) linseed oil as I just don't have to worry about what's in it and it's local. However I would like to find an alternative that turns out brighter...
Show threadMattias SchlenkerJan 16, 2023
@jnbhlr On rusted steel, I'd try Owatrol Rustol (it's the favorite of the Rat Rot scene), on aluminum Owatrol Marine Oil. The gray GT is just sand blasted and covered with Owatrol Marine Oil. https://mattias.bike/2022/dad-and-daughter-flatbar-gravel/
Dad and daughter flatbar gravel – Mattias' Bike Stuff