Patination Oil

Description

Name: Patination Oil

A solvent-based surface treatment for new lead sheet or flashings. Offers a protective coating for new and restored leadwork.

Features: Provides even uniform colour. – Protects surfaces. – Compliments the natural patina of lead. -Easy application. -Minimises unsightly staining. -Suitable for new and restored leadwork.

Application: Specially designed to minimize unsightly staining on newly applied lead and the materials fixed below it. Provides even colour to lead whilst its natural patina develops and protects surfaces.

Instructions: Preparation: The lead to be treated should be clean, dry and free from cement, dust and loose debris that may affect adhesion.
Application: PATINATION OIL should be applied as soon as possible, immediately after each step of the lead work and certainly not later than the end of the working day.Lead must be completely dry before application of the oil. Apply at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.
1. Shake the bottle vigorously for at least 2 minutes before use and occasionally during application.
2. Apply the oil with a soft absorbent cloth.
3. Work horizontally from top to bottom maintaining a wet lower edge. DO NOT USE A CIRCULAR SCRUBBING ACTION.
4. Ensure application is complete before any rain.

Limitations: Do not allow oil to come into contact with bituminous surfaces or polycarbonate sheet as it will dissolve the surface. WARNING: cloths contaminated with PATINATION OIL should be
burnt after use as in certain conditions spontaneous combustion can occur caused by oxidation of the oil.