Marine grade wood sealer advice

[RaftRat]

Ahoy mates! I’m looking for some guidance on a wood sealer for my floor and benches. I found a product called Gleam by Total Boat seems to have good reviews for finish and ease of use, so I was leaning in that direction. And I was going to use the “Old Timer’s” mix for that thirsty first coat. But looking at some literature by Total Boat, Gleam is made with tung oil- I think a thin oil comparable to boiled Linseed oil, so I’m guessing it’s already a thinner product. And they recommend only using their brand of thinner for a guarantee of compatibility. Total Boat also offers their brand- Wood Sealer to be used for that thirsty first coat. So I’m wondering if I still need to follow the “Old Timer’s” recipe for this product with their brand of thinner? Or is it just a marketing ploy? Or just use their branded Wood Sealer? So does anyone have any advice or experience with this product? Or is there another product that you recommend to use with the Old Timer’s?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Follow the old timers formula

 

[RaftRat]

Thanks Scott. And do you have a particular sealer that you recommend?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks Scott. And do you have a particular sealer that you recommend?

Use the old timers formula as published. Apply as published

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Old timers is thin and will readily soak into thirsty dry wood. What makes it thin is the 2 parts mineral spirits. Your thirsty wood will thank you.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Once old timers dries, I painted all my wood with rust oleum above the waterline marine paint. Not entirely necessary, but I like a clean finish.

 

[Wildey]

Use the old timers formula as published. Apply as published

Hi !
Can you direct me to where this "Apply" part is published ?
I have the recipe, just not the recommended procedure of application.
Thanks

 

[JASinIL2006]

Hi !
Can you direct me to where this "Apply" part is published ?
I have the recipe, just not the recommended procedure of application.
Thanks

 

[Wildey]

Ahh, good ! Thanks !
Just one soaking app, thought maybe 2 (or more) were required.
Gotcha !

 

[JASinIL2006]

If the wood still looked thirsty, I'd probably hit it with a second coat of Old Timer's.

 

[Wildey]

I was thinking the same ..... especially around the edges and end grains.
Thanks

 

[Thirsty Endgrain]

I was thinking the same ..... especially around the edges and end grains.
Thanks

Yep