Re: [A/S] 1968 Cabinet/Bulkhead Finish

[robert8956@xxxxxxxx]

Hi Jim,
For what its worth...  I used Watco "Blond Oak" finishing oil(cause 
the original finish was a blond-oak stain) on all the wood surfaces 
of our '66 Trade Wind.  The old surface was "spotted" with an old 
semigloss finish that had become brittle, completely gone in 
spots. "Checking" of the wood was very notable.  After four washings 
with strong detergent(Simple Green) and a couple of rinses, I used a 
paint brush to apply four coats(no sanding) of the Watco oil, as much 
as the wood would absorb(each application).  The first application 
was absorbed before I had progressed from front to rear. The next 
coats were absorbed at a slower rate. For the last application, I 
waited two weeks between. The result is a no-sheen finish that 
retains the old patina. Last week I applied Old English to all the 
wood...  to sorta help keep it moisturized?
We like the result so well, that I'll contunue to oil the surfaces 
(until I get tired of the chore).

Bob  :)
Reno   '72   F-250