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Spookytooth



Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Chestnut cladding
In the process of buying a house which has an attached outbuilding linked to the house with chestnut cladding. It is only 4 years old and so still in 1st class condition, however, it is taking on a greyish colour due to natural weathering. I do not want to spoil its appearance, nor have it shining in high gloss, however, would like to add a few coats of a quality preservative to ensure years of wear and tear (I do not like any of the water based ones although that could just be my natural bias towards oil based products). I would be very interested to know what has worked for you.
Thanks
Post #549133 16th Jul 2016 11:30am
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discomog



Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
I've used various wood preservative products over the years from Sadolin and have been extremely pleased with the results. Have a look at their website http://www.sadolin.co.uk Defender 90XS SW
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Post #549159 16th Jul 2016 2:53pm
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jonnyboy



Member Since: 15 Oct 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
Chestnut shouldn't need any preservative to make it last. Let it weather to its natural grey
Post #549824 19th Jul 2016 8:01pm
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ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
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France 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White
Try a light spray of teak oil or decking oil this will soak into the timber and replace lost oils rather than a surface coat which will weather and peel
Post #549902 20th Jul 2016 6:16am
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