Outlast - Q8 Log Oil Wood Preservative for Decks, Log Homes, End Cuts, & More - Light Gold - 5 Gallon

We used this product to coat new log pine siding installed on our Adirondack camp. It goes on easy and says it can be recoated (if, and when needed) by spraying with a common garden sprayer. Water bounces off the siding and it looks great. Love this stuff. Also, it says it can be used on presure treated decks without waiting months to season. Expensive but well worth the cost.

We had previously bought a 5 gallon pail from log supplier and it was darker than this. We had to use more coats of this. Same brand and same color.

Think it should be a little thicker.

I think this is a great product. Sprays on, cant mess it up with lap marks and really repels water. It repels water so well you can dry your deck with a leaf blower, water beads off more than any product Ive seen (see picture). After using solid finishes (Sikkens) which peel and lose repellency fast, this is quite refreshing. I add the Outlast NBS and Moldbuster additives, because this deck is in a moist area near a pond, no mold or moss at all so good job Q8 Log oil!and The NBS (no bug stuff) is non toxic, havent had a carpenter bee yet. I will update if it fails prematurely. I highly recommend this you are tired of solid coats peeling!

First photo is before washing the logs. Second photo is after washing. Last photo is after application of log oil. I used a regular garden sprayer to apply the oil. My logs hadn’t been maintained properly so 5 gallons wasn’t enough. I will be ordering another 5 gallons. I think this stuff is great. It changed the whole look of my house. Easy clean up with soap and water. Very satisfied with this purchase. I thought the whole process was gonna be tough but it wasn’t. Very pleased with the results. There is a little odor but it disappeared after drying. Odor wasn’t overwhelming. I wore a face mask while I applied the oil to keep from breathing it in. I’d suggest you do the same.

Takes a while to dry and turned the cedar to a ugly yellow with a hint of green.

Used on new pressure treated pine decking for dock. Sanded with 80 grit, then thoroughly cleaned each plank. Used a turkey baster to transfer to a jar or bucket after mixing thoroughly. I used the same baster to apply it to the wood, as it is very thin in consistency and easy to over-apply. Then I used a 4 chip brush to spread it over the wood. The pine absorbed two coats (applied on, waited 24 hours, applied second). Keep it dry for a few days after applications, no rain, no dew, no hose. The sun will cure the product, and the water beads up like rain on a waxed car. Much better product than Thompsons Water Seal. The medium reddish brown on pressure treated yellow pine is identical to cedar. This is transparent after application, the grain of the wood is visible.

Applicantion was messy as we applied it before installing a swing set. We applied it while the wood was laying on a tarp. The bottle cautions to not get the oil on concrete which can be tricky if your deck is over top of a patio. We had very little streaking, it is forgiving of drips on a way that most stains are not. It’s been on the wood installed for over a year with only slight color fading on the upper surfaces. I also like that I don’t have to sand the old material off to re-protect the wood. My dad will be using this to stain and weather treat his deck soon!

Product arrived crushed in and dirty, as if it was forgotten in some storage for years.

Easy to apply. Darkens the wood slightly. Water beads up nicely. Looks like a whole new deck!