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linseed oil
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:05 pm
by kenperkins
anyone read this post over at the g...tried the linseed oil rub down on my old m100 and it works . brings the old paint right back
maybe im the only one that didn't know..
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=296116
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:13 pm
by wesk
It was a common practice from the 40's on, in the military to freshen up the appearance of faded OD jeeps with a rub on of engine oil or we used to use a 1010 oil which was a light weight pickeling oil.
Linseed oil
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:42 am
by billybob
In Vietnam the drivers would often rub their vehicles down with diesel fuel. They looked great till they drove them down the dusty roads.
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:59 am
by 4x4M38
Heh.
I would suspect any oil coating would attract dust and dirt!
But boy, for a little while it would look great!
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:56 am
by wesk
It was only meant for a short time of use. It was usually done when there were big inspections or big brass moving thru the unit.
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:26 pm
by Bretto
Linseed oil dries up like a shellac. Who know what it will do after that. Probably will yellow and look terrible.
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:12 pm
by wesk
I have used linseed oil for aircraft work. It is the most common way to lube and corrosion proof the inside of chrome molly tubing used on fabric covered airplanes.
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:58 pm
by cabinfever
Lemon Pledge is good for a quick shine up, too.