[Rhodes22-list] Penetrol on metal-Robert, Brad

[Robert Skinner]

Thanks for the scoop, Joe.
It is very useful!
/Robert O'Maine

Joe Babb wrote:
> Robert, Brad,
> I've used Penetrol on steel for several years now.  In addition to being 
> an electronics engineer, I am an artist blacksmith and make decorative 
> ironwork and sculptures for the home.  I have found Penetrol to be a 
> very tough long lasting finish just by itself. But if I use Penetrol for 
> the base coat and Rustoleum clear coat over it, the finish becomes very 
> durable indeed. 
> I finished one sundial with two coats of Penetrol and set it outside as 
> a test.  It lasted at least 2 years before rust started in.
> 
> I have found that Penetrol is very thin, which is a good attribute as it 
> gets into cracks and crevises that spray enamel never would.  The 
> downside is that I have to babysit the stuff for 30 minutes to catch 
> drips because it is so thin.  You don't want to let those drips harden 
> because they are very difficult to remove without forming a blemish in 
> the finish.
> 
> I've also mixed a little Penetrol with oil based paints with good 
> success for spraying.  I'm getting ready to build a little plywood dingy 
> according to one of Bolger's plans called the Elegant Punt.  I thought I 
> would try using Penetrol as a sealer before I finish with oil paint.  
> We'll see how it goes.
> 
> I am inexperienced with fiberglass so I have been very interested in 
> this thread on Penetrol.  I didn't realize it would work so well for 
> that application.
> Joe
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