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I’m looking for a clear, non darkening finish for exterior white cedar shingles. I had them put on in the spring, at which time the carpenter/contractor said to wait a few months before applying any finish. So I waited till this weekend, tried an oil based product (linseed, I think) on a small section, was VERY unhappy with the result. I want something that will maintain the light cedar look with no darkening or yellowing. Is there any product someone can recommend? thank you.
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I'm looking for a clear, non darkening finish for exterior white cedar shingles. I had them put on in the spring, at which time the carpenter/contractor said to wait a few months before applying any finish. So I waited till this weekend, tried an oil based product (linseed, I think) on a small section, was VERY unhappy with the result. I want something that will maintain the light cedar look with no darkening or yellowing. Is there any product someone can recommend? thank you.
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Anne, Flood's CWC or Cuprinol New Look Wood Finish might be what you are looking for ... both are available at Sherwin- Williams dealers. Almost any finish will impart some tone to the wood; try a small area first. The other thing you should realize is in maintaining that new cedar look, you are turning what is a low maintainance siding into a high(er) maintainance siding.