What Oil? Refinishing Outdoor Cedar Furniture

[radhak]

Penofin has given me superb results, long lasting and no graying. And it is not $45 a quart.

Now you telling me!

But go on - which particular penofin, and where'd you buy it?

[Brian G]

Now, anyone gonna tell me not to apply whatever oil with a fine grade steel wool? I figure this will even out the current surface, help dig in the new oil, and rough up prior coats?

My one thought is that any steel wool particles left behind in the application process may cause rust specks. I have no basis or experience upon which to make that statement.

Perhaps using one of those 3M-brand abrasive pads would be a safer choice.

[ashkk]

OutDoor table project

So, I just bought a small table that is made of cedar, is raw, unstained, not oiled, etc. I want to make it the same color as the rest of my outdoor furniture, but i don't know what to put on it. I was thinking about using an all-purpose sealer I usually use for indoor porjects & putting stain on it, however the stain I have is water based. Any suggestions? Oh the cedar is very smooth & very very light, almost white-blonde. I live in the North-West & it is humid & usually wet here. I usually put Thompson's water sealer on things to be outdoors but will that work with my idea?