Treating side panels of ifor Williams 505 horsebox

[Jmcc1889]

Hi
I'm hoping someone can assist. I have a pre 92 505 ifor Williams box with the wooden side panels. The box is structurely very sound however it's appearance is let down by the fading of the panels. They are in good condition but very faded and unevenly coloured. It had been recommended to me to use linseed oil on them but this leaves the panels tacky to the touch and the linseed oil finish was washed off over a couple of months by the rain. I'm looking to bring the finish back to the natural original colouring and to protect the wood so i realise I will have to sand them down to remove the old linseed oil. I don't want to paint them as I would rather stain them but am unsure of what wood preservative / stain to use. Has anyone else had a similar problem and if so what product / method did you use to restore their finish.
Many thanks.

 

[Xmasha]

Johnstones do a range of very good exterior varnishes. They offer UV protection and allow movement of the wood. they are trade products, but well worth looking at

 

[Birker2020]

My Dad used yacht varnish on my trailer - this was a Bayhill. Its away being resprayed again and has had primer on it followed by a coat of something I think was called 20/20 paint. The bloke doing it has got a spray booth and proper spraying machine.

 

[Jmcc1889]

OK guys thanks for the replies I think I definitely need a stain built into the varnish as panels are very faded and if I used clear varnish the unevenness of colour would still show through

 

[Xmasha]

OK guys thanks for the replies I think I definitely need a stain built into the varnish as panels are very faded and if I used clear varnish the unevenness of colour would still show through

the johnstones range comes in a variety of colours

 

[Birker2020]

the johnstones range comes in a variety of colours

sorry I was suggesting yacht varnish not as a see through varnish, as a coloured varnish. Mines Oxford Blue, its really smart. I can't wait to get it back again.

 

[Jmcc1889]

OK Guys excuse my ignorance? I will certainly take a look at the different ranges you have mentioned, many thanks again.

 

[honetpot]

Osmo do a variety of oils for outdoor wood. I am also bought some barn paint that covers and sticks to anything, https://www.tradepaintdirect.co.uk/...ducts/bedec-barn-paint?variant=31717421449348

 

[Jmcc1889]

Many thanks for taking the time to comment I will take a look..

 

[Xmasha]

Osmo do a variety of oils for outdoor wood. I am also bought some barn paint that covers and sticks to anything, https://www.tradepaintdirect.co.uk/...ducts/bedec-barn-paint?variant=31717421449348

I wouldnt recommend bedec for trailers. its basically a waterbased paint.

OP needs something that will preserve the wood.

 

[Jmcc1889]

Asha good point I definitely think an oil based variant would be my preferred option.. Im trying to get a stain / varnish in a colour that would be close to the original out of the factory colour as I don't want it looking like a customised box and to be honest I don't know what these were. I did contact ifor Williams direct but they have not got back to me.

 

[Xmasha]

Asha good point I definitely think an oil based variant would be my preferred option.. Im trying to get a stain / varnish in a colour that would be close to the original out of the factory colour as I don't want it looking like a customised box and to be honest I don't know what these were. I did contact ifor Williams direct but they have not got back to me.

We do a fair few bespoke paint colours for people. Usually vintage tractors ,but have done quite a few for trailers. What id recommend is taking a piece of the wood in the colour you want to a local supplier who may be able to match it for you. Or find your local Johnstones trade counter, they can do that as well.