Subject: Clear coat

From: "David C. Hufford" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 13:41:46 -0400 (EDT)

I would like to know what ye all recommend for a clear coat finish on 
interior ironwork.  Say you have a patina on steel, or want to leave it 
natural; what is the best to use for a clear, protective coat?  How 
about matt or satin versus glossy?  I believe someone once mentioned 
ValOil - is that a good finish clear coat?  I've used polyurethane, but 
don't like the result.  Any recommendations would be appreciated.

D.C. Hufford
Richmond, KY

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Fri, 05 Jul 1996 16:59:51 -0700

David,
  I have used a coat of Tung oil (Formby's) with success for several 
years.  Don't bother with cheaper brands, it flakes :-(
  One coat for things which sit and look pretty, two coats for something
someone will use...towel rack, fireplace tools, curtain rods etc.  Leave
at least 24 hours between your finish color coat, and each coat of Tung 
oil.  When customers ask me where I get such a thing, I tell them from a
local disc jockey, but YOU can get it from any local lumber yard/hardware
combine, or farm supply store, or anywhere finish products are sold.
   Bob