Trailer deck sealant

[cagcig]

What's the best per dollar? Some have said 50/50 oil diesel mix but wont that be stinky?

 

[Smithy]

The oil diesel mix works great, I've been using it for years.

No idea on how stinky it is, can't smell diesel fuel anymore.

 

[ANGELO]

Diesel oil and fuel. After a couple rains, it's soaked in enought that it's not slippery, can't smell it and doesn't rub off, but it's still black.

I bought a 2018 bigtex that the po coated with Thompson water sealer when it was brand new, I have 2 boards that are rotted out.

 

[Captain Call]

Boiled linseed oil sprayed on with a Hudson sprayer is what I've been doing for years.

 

[timatoe]

I just used some $24 a gallon deck stain from the HD..... Our options are somewhat limited here in CA.

Used the "solid" on the car trailer about 7 years ago, still looks good but could use a re-coat. Used the semi-transparent this past fall on the new goose neck.

Best pic I've got of the car hauler...

The GN

 

[WoodburyZuk]

I’ve heard there’s a mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. I think it was a 2:1 mix. Not exactly sure though.

 

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I’ve heard there’s a mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. I think it was a 2:1 mix. Not exactly sure though.

you just thin it out so it soaks in better (or sprays better), no magical mix ratio

on a trailer deck I'd go with the cheaper petro-oil rather than the plant oil
ain't like you're gonna be using it as a cutting board or walking on it barefoot every day
make sure you tip it up and get the underside of the boards too