You just confirmed my largest concern with Sikkens (now PPG). The prep required in 10 years when I neglect to apply another coat in a few years! I used Cabot Astr. Timber Oil when I first installed my Cedar siding and it held up pretty well. Pretty faded 10 years now but I can't complain. One thing I do like is that it does not have a polyurethane or nail polish film. Going to be re-staining this year. What stain do you commonly use with good results that doesn't form a film? Great video by the way!! Much appriciated!
Thanks for the content man. We bought a log home in the Appalachian mountains five months ago and I'm stripping and staining this spring. We loved the subtle VapCap plug 😏.
I currently have Benjamin Moore Arborcoat exterior oil-based semi-solid stain on exterior pine accent logs on my home. It has been on my logs for about 2 years. It still looks great, no peeling, no chipping, just some fading. I tried applying Benjamin Moore Woodluxe oil-based semi-solid stain over the existing stain in a test area, but it did not seem to cover well, after about one month there were areas that looked like it had washed off. All of the instructions for stains these days seem to call for removal of the existing stain, getting down to bare wood. This is next to impossible for for me to do. Is there an oil-based semi-solid stain that I can apply directly over the existing oil-based semi-solid stain without having to strip the logs to bare wood? Is it possible that the Woodluxe did not cover well because the existing Arborcoat is not sufficiently weathered to accept new stain? Any ideas?
Depends on what your looking for as an end result. The 123 process is a film forming finish (like nail polish) that will flake and peel over time. The srd is a penetrating stain and will simply fade out and not flake or peel. Hope this helps
@@abrammatthew756 you can also try ABR -American building restoration products out of Wisconsin. They make a product called fast finish remover. It is really just a form of LYE. It is easy to work with on flat surfaces (decks) but vertical surfaces need to have the product continually applied (don’t let it dry).
Thanks for another video.
You just confirmed my largest concern with Sikkens (now PPG). The prep required in 10 years when I neglect to apply another coat in a few years! I used Cabot Astr. Timber Oil when I first installed my Cedar siding and it held up pretty well. Pretty faded 10 years now but I can't complain. One thing I do like is that it does not have a polyurethane or nail polish film. Going to be re-staining this year. What stain do you commonly use with good results that doesn't form a film?
Great video by the way!! Much appriciated!
Nice work!
Thanks for the content man. We bought a log home in the Appalachian mountains five months ago and I'm stripping and staining this spring. We loved the subtle VapCap plug 😏.
Nice man! Good luck and reach out with any questions. Any friend of DynaVap is a friend of mine.
Thanks! Cool vid
May not see this but how would this process work with a metal roof? It wouldnt stain the metal?
I currently have Benjamin Moore Arborcoat exterior oil-based semi-solid stain on exterior pine accent logs on my home. It has been on my logs for about 2 years. It still looks great, no peeling, no chipping, just some fading. I tried applying Benjamin Moore Woodluxe oil-based semi-solid stain over the existing stain in a test area, but it did not seem to cover well, after about one month there were areas that looked like it had washed off. All of the instructions for stains these days seem to call for removal of the existing stain, getting down to bare wood. This is next to impossible for for me to do.
Is there an oil-based semi-solid stain that I can apply directly over the existing oil-based semi-solid stain without having to strip the logs to bare wood?
Is it possible that the Woodluxe did not cover well because the existing Arborcoat is not sufficiently weathered to accept new stain?
Any ideas?
What type of stripper did u use on the Sikkens to strip it your video would very detailed too
That battery powered pack sprayer is fucking brilliant. Thanks for the recommendation
I have never used any of Wolmans cleaners/strippers or wood coatings before - do you like there products ?
Yes sir. They are very easy to use and work well with proper dwell time. Thanks for the questions. Keep them coming.
@@benkuehl8268 Brilliant,,
Great job! How much water does it take to strip the wood?
After stripping do you recommend the Sikkens 123 (3 step process) or their SRD one-step?
I don’t recommend Sikkens for any exterior wood.
@@abrammatthew756 I’ve stripped way to many homes over the last 20 years that were failures with Sikkens. Also way overpriced in my opinion.
Depends on what your looking for as an end result. The 123 process is a film forming finish (like nail polish) that will flake and peel over time. The srd is a penetrating stain and will simply fade out and not flake or peel. Hope this helps
@@abrammatthew756 I would try wolman deck strip asr (acrylic stain remover). Yes the sikkens is similiar to the Australian Timber Oil.
@@abrammatthew756 you can also try ABR -American building restoration products out of Wisconsin. They make a product called fast finish remover. It is really just a form of LYE. It is easy to work with on flat surfaces (decks) but vertical surfaces need to have the product continually applied (don’t let it dry).
That’s a lot of work 😮my house needs done I have 321 sickens on my log house can I just clean my log and stain over it ?
You could wash an inconspicuous area and see what it looks like.
Does the stripper damage the shingles?
No sir it does not
If you don't have access to a hot pressure washer, are there any techniques you would recommend to be more productive? Thanks for the content.
Not really- Cold water will work-just takes a bit longer and you will use more chemical.
What did you apply once stripped?
Ben, Great video. What stripper have you found that works best with Sikkens.
Thanks
We use the Wolman Deck strip. Seems to work very well. Also-HOT WATER makes a world of difference to remove the stain evenly
@@benkuehl8268 Does it furr the wood especially the rough sawn?
@@BigChinook very little. un noticeable once its stained. Cheers!
ever use smart strip are strip it
yes we have in the past with varied results
How much did you charge?
65k
@@KuehlIndustrial
Seriously? That’s worth the money to have a professional take care of your investment! 😊