How to preserve patina on faux gas pump ?

[rfuerst911sc]

Bought this metal faux gas pump this morning as an exterior decoration for my garage . It's welded steel and painted . No clue what type of paint is on it . Any ideas on a clear that is paint friendly to preserve the current patina ? That will hold up outside ?

[Zeke]

I think I'd just hose it with WD40. Crown makes a clear (very lightly amber) rust inhibitor that works great on tools and machines. They also make one that is amber, so double check. And you can use that as a basis for a comparison search.

[herr_oberst]

Derek from Vice Grip Garage sells a clear that you use on a car to preserve the patina;

http://www.vicegripgarage.com/products/shine-juice-aerosol-patina-preserver?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=03607c161&pr_rec_pid=9697212170544&pr_ref_pid=8063258919216&pr_seq=uniform

[cjh]

mineral spirits & boiled linseed oil

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by cjh

mineral spirits & boiled linseed oil

This... I've seen it used on vintage cars with failed paint. It's stops the surface rust getting worse.

[Bill Douglas]

I spray this stuff on anything and everything, and it's cheap. Something like yours I'd give it three coats. It locks out air and moisture well.

I spray it over steel gates I've welded.

1K so doesn't contain isocyanates.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

This... I've seen it used on vintage cars with failed paint. It's stops the surface rust getting worse.

50/50 mix ratio ? Spray or brush on ?

[sc_rufctr]

50/50 mix... Applied with a rag.

Be careful with the rags. Don't put them in the trash. They can self combust (linseed oil).

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

50/50 mix... Applied with a rag.

Be careful with the rags. Don't put them in the trash. They can self combust (linseed oil).

I used to work at a millwork shop so am aware of linseed oil combustability . Thanks for the tips

[sc_rufctr]