Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra

Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra is ideal for use on all exterior timber, including external doors, window frames, windowsills, carports, timber cladding, balcony, screens & smooth fences, pergolas, summer houses and furniture.

Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra (Natural 429) has been specifically designed to retain the natural, untreated appearance of lighter timbers such as Oak, Pine and Larch. It is not suitable for dark exotic hardwoods, as it may leave a 'milky' or 'white film' appearance to the wood.

The clear version of this product (Clear 420 Extra) can be used as a top coat for Osmo exterior coloured finishes, such as Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain and Osmo Country Colour.

Before opening the 5ml sample sachets, squeeze the packet several times to ensure that the oil and pigments inside are thoroughly mixed.

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Please Note: This product is not recommended for use on flat, horizontal surfaces where water can collect, such as exterior floors, decking, wooden steps or flat window sills.

This product is designed for smooth planed or sanded wood such as joinery, some types of smooth fencing and other exterior structures or fixings. Using this product on rough sawn or featherboard wood will significantly reduce it's stated coverage.

Ensure that all wood to be treated with Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra is clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%).

New Wood

1. Surfaces should be sanded with a 120 grit abrasive and no finer
2. New wood and especially hardwoods should be allowed to weather for approximately 6 weeks prior to oiling
3. De-grease surfaces with methylated spirit or Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner (8000) before oiling
4. Fill any holes or gaps with a suitable exterior wood filler
5. Treat the wood with Osmo WR Base Coat (4001) if desired

Please Note: Allowing the wood to weather, especially dense exotic hardwoods, enables the tight, dense grain of the timber to open up. This makes it easier for the oil to penetrate deeper in to the wood grain.

Old Wood

1. Clean old microporous finishes (wood oils) thoroughly
2. Areas affected by mould, algae and moss must be cleaned and treated with Osmo Gard Clean
3. Old paints, lacquers and varnish like stains must be completely removed
4. The colour of timber that has turned grey / silver over time can be restored prior to oiling with Osmo Wood Reviver Gel (6609)
5. Then treat as New Wood

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

1. Stir thoroughly before and periodically during application
2. Where possible treat all sides of the timber including edges and ends prior to installation
3. Apply protection oil thinly along the wood grain with an Osmo Soft Tip Brush or other suitable brush
4. Work the oil into the surface of the wood grain
5. Wipe of any excess with a clean, lint-free cloth
6. Allow to fully dry
7. Apply a second coat as above

Renovation

When renovation is required, ensure that surfaces are clean and dry.

1. Lightly sand or use a stiff brush to remove surface dirt and debris
2. Apply a thin maintenance coat of Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra, taking care to work the oil in to the surface of the wood and wiping off any excess
3. For wood that has become discoloured or is showing signs of mould, algae or moss, refer to the preparation and application sections above

Q. I work for a joinery that makes and fits bespoke hardwood windows, doors and decking. Can Osmo UV Protection Oil be used on dense exotic hardwoods like Teak, Iroko, Ipe, Meranti and Garapa?

A. On the tin it states that Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra is not suitable for use on Iroko, Teak and other exotic hardwood timbers. This said however, we have customers that have used Osmo UV Oil with success on these woods.

Wiping the timber down with methylated spirit prior to applying the oil can aid penetration with these wood types. Other things that can help include allowing the wood to weather for 6 weeks and ensuring that the oil is at a good room temperature which keeps it thinner. Cold temperatures thicken the oil making application more difficult.

Q. Can Osmo UV Protection Oil 420 Clear be used on garden decking?

A. Osmo says that this product is not suitable for use on horizontal surfaces such as decking. This said however, we have customers that have applied one coat of Osmo Decking Oil then applied 2 very thin coats of Osmo 420 clear on top and have been happy with the results.