Patination Oil to lead - to coat or not

[Construction Channel]

Right you heathens, No more talking about work platforms here!!

 

if you would like to continue discussing work platforms please use the appropriately named thread

 

If I see even the slightest of mention anything that could be used to work higher than you can reach, I will punish you accordingly, 

 

consider yourselves moderated

[Onoff]

I've read on a number of sites that you can use WD40 or 3 in 1 Oil instead of patination oil.

[Stones]

10 hours ago, Onoff said:

I've read on a number of sites that you can use WD40 or 3 in 1 Oil instead of patination oil.

 

I'd read that as well, although at £10.99 for a litre, I've quite happily gone with patination oil.

 

Following this discussion, I've treated the leadwork.  A light clean to remove debris, dust etc then a coating of oil.  A couple of hours work at most.

 

Before:

 

 

After:

 

 

Looks much, much better.  Thanks for all the advice.

[Construction Channel]

Nice work, Looks Good  

[Declan52]

That is very tasty lead work indeed. Looks better oiled up as well!!!!

[Nickfromwales]

Most things do . 

[Declan52]

Even welsh plumbers???

[Nickfromwales]

[Onoff]

Slightly off topic but S'fix have WD40 for £24.99 / 5ltrs