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  1. 9th October 2007, 09:49 AM #1
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    Default Strange finishing request

    I need a finish for ironbark that is reasonably resistant to oil and grease, hot water and possibly petrol.

    I play with historic engines and am building a transporter for one in large lumps of ironbark. They invariably leak oil and get grease everywhere, emptying hoppers gets hot water on them and while I try not to spill petrol when I'm filling the fuel tank, it happens.

    The ironbark has a lovely colour and grain and I would like to preserve it the best I can.

    Suggestions please.

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    We have used water based polyurothane on ironbark quite a bit and it seems pretty resilient.

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    Ordinary old polyurethane might be the best fit for the job

    Its tough and durable, oil won't affect it.

    I don't think other finishes will work

    If you scratch or chip it you're gunna hafta learn to use a small touchup brush
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