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Title: linseed oil
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 March 2010, 15:11

does it have to be boiled?

just realised the stuff i bought isnt  :rolleyes:

i'll put it in the old dear's best pot and put it on the stove if it does  :grin:

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: jmsheahan on 07 March 2010, 11:33

I think the boiled stuff just dries quicker to be honest (even then it takes an age).

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: Alec on 07 March 2010, 15:38

I was just about to ask about linseed oil and then I saw this thread.

Heard about people using it on the black plastics. Whats the process and the best stuff to buy?

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: jmsheahan on 07 March 2010, 17:23

Quote from: Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar on 07 March 2010, 15:38

I was just about to ask about linseed oil and then I saw this thread.

Heard about people using it on the black plastics. Whats the process and the best stuff to buy?

Clean your trim well, wipe on, wipe off really. Don't get it on your paint and don't apply a thick layer.

Pro's - Bumpers/black trim come up well with it and lasts a couple of months or so
Con's - Messy, smells horrible, put too much on and dirt sticks, flammable cloth  :laugh:

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: Alec on 08 March 2010, 15:10

yeah heard about the fire hazard so will apply it with a brush and clean it straight away.

Do I need boiled linseed oil? My Mum works at b&q so will get her to pick me some up

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: Horney on 08 March 2010, 15:14

I use boiled and it's brill, not sure on un-boiled.

Mark, you want me to bring mine round on wednesday after I've fixed the beast? I've got the whole day off now so can probs be over for just after lunch.

Nick

Title: Re: linseed oil
Post by: Andy-H on 08 March 2010, 18:09

I quite like the smell of it  :embarassed: