Good Morning All,
The walnut interior in my 94 U300 is in great condition, however, would like to apply something to condition/protect............any thoughts on products?
Thanks in advance.
I use Formby's lemon oil, actually, any lemon oil will do to give the wood some of the lost natual oils lost and dried up by the sun, use, etc. Formby's also has other products that make wood look great!
We've used Scott's Liquid Gold for "moisturizing" the walnut in our coach, although I don't care for the smell. Might have to try the lemon oil Peter recommends.
I know the factory recommends Zep Wood Doctor as the standard maintenance cleaner/polisher.
Michelle
Old English Lemon Oil is all we've used in our 91 U280. When we see the blemishes on the walls we know it's time to get it out. When we've gone from one end to the other and wiped it on every piece of wood...it looks almost like brand new :)
BTW, in high use areas such as near the door handles on cabinets, doors, etc, it's a good idea to use Murphy Oil Soap to "clean" the area. It removes the sometimes shiny look these areas can get, then use the lemon oil (it is also a cleaner as well) to recondition the wood.
Call David at FOT. He will tell you what he uses initially when they add furniture to blend in with your original and what to use after market.
We use Restorz-It and it does a great job.
http://www.restorzit.com/
Orange Glo works for me.
I'll second Old English Lemon Oil. They offer the two formulas (that I know of.) One of the forumlas is for dark wood and is great for covering any deep scratches that you might have.
Thanks a ton for the quick responses today...............ended up going with the lemon oil due to recommendations and availability. Wow, I have always loved the woodwork in the coach while admiring the craftsmanship and quality..................however, after starting this process today I don't think I really appreciated it and in turn the sheer amount of walnut in the U300, beautiful.
Thanks again, really appreciate the help!
Take care.
We use a Bee's wax and Lemon Oil combination that works well ... but it IS a lot of work. David Flanagan at FOT told me that all I would ever need is "some of that there Wood Doctor. It's all I use. The Wood Doctor. It'll fix you right up." Lord, I love those guys!!.
Yah Carol, but what you didn't say is that we looked everywhere for "That Wood Doctor" and never found it. Or did you?
I know MOT carries it - saw it there last week. FOT probably has it as well (likely in the cashier's office). Carol and Jeff can stock up in Nac when they pick their new coach up next month ;)
BTW, David had told us the finish FT uses (used?) on the walnut/cherry/maple-era cabinetry is (was) Sherwin Williams sanding sealer.
Michelle
This is what I have used in my coach and it does the job
Reed's Magic Elixer
For removal of minor scratches in a home(or a Foretravel) where lacquers (sanding sealer) and some other finishes are used, a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine may prove useful.
Mix half and half boiled linseed oil and turpentine. Apply on a wood surface with a clean, lint free cloth or high quality paper towel using the lightest application possible. One to two tablespoons of liquid on a square of paper towel will cover five to ten square feet of surface
After application, wipe the area with a dry, clean, lint free cloth and let the area dry for 15 to 45 minutes. This is a very important step because the solution dries from the outside. By applying light amounts with half hour drying intervals you reduce the possibility of site contamination.
If after numerous coats (and the area is throughly dry) you can burnish the area with a piece of brown paper bag to reduce the gloss.
Jim Reed Interior Coordinator, Foretravel of Texas
Presently, we use Wood Doctor, but when that can is empty we are switching to Liquid Gold because it is a lot less expensive.
With WD, I have found that a little goes a long way. I rub it on with one cloth and buff it off with another. It is an excellent product.
FYI: I went to the Sherwin Williams store to buy the recommended sanding sealer and was told a gallon was the smallest size I could buy (it was a commercial product). I explained that I could do a whole motor home with a gallon and the manager stated the clear 6403-15891 sanding sealer would be a very good substitute for the FOT sand sealer. I have used the product (sold in quarts) and it is a great match.
Thanks,
Brad
2000 u320 4000
Had to partically refinish the left entrance walnut handle. Found that Minwax "Antique Walnut" PolyShades (stain & Polyurethane in 1 step) was a perfect match.
We use Wood Doctor, that we got from FT. We keep our polishing rag in a ziplock bag, which minimizes the quantity used, and makes it readily available for quick touch-ups.
Echoing Brett's comments; Wood Doctor is the product the FT Wood-Shop recommends. Excellent product.
Chad and Judy
'98 U320 - Wickenburg, AZ
For those of you with the Wood Doctor product, would you post details on the manufacturer (i.e. address, website, possibly an image of the product, etc.)? A web search does not seem to be a productive exercise.
Thanks!
Hi Ron,
Try checking Zep Wood Doctor. I think it is a Zep product.
There appear to be a number of "wood doctor" wax/polishes. Here is one I found at Van Dykes Restorers and Amazon.com.
Perhaps the folks who have used Wood Doctor can verify the one they are using.
It is zep wood doctor wood paneling cleaner and preservative by zep manufacturing co. Atlanta Georgia. No phone no.
That's the Wood Doctor we know about (from FOT and MOT)
Here is a question for serious woodworkers. When our coaches leave the factory the walnut wood has been sealed to a certain degree. For example, flick some water drops onto the wood and the water will bead up and run off. So does what we rub on the surface of the wood do actually get below the factory sealed finish?