Re: E&P combine progress

Dan Markoff Wrote:
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> The paint I have used is Sherwin Williams alkyd
> enamel oil base paint. The painting process used
> was one coat linseed oil base cut with mineral
> spirits, followed by two coats of oil base primer,
> followed by two color coats. I have read that the
> builders often used more color coats, but in this
> climate I have determined that thicker base coats
> would probably not work all that well and lead to
> checking and peeling. It is a gamble, but it is
> an informed choice.

In the old days some of the numerous color coats were rubbed off to produce a smooth surface.

> I might add that all seams have been calked to
> keep moisture from getting behind the boards.
> Hopefully it will work.

A wooden car works and flexes. I hope your calking works along with it.

BN