Oil or timber stain finish for western red cedar shutters ?

[Bob38S]

As you are in Brisbane, go and have a yarn to the yacht builders, chandlery suppliers. Yacht finishes have to be tough and they have a very large range of marine environment finishes.

[angelmark]

Hi Guys, thank you all for your input. Took me a while to get back to you, because I've tried nearly all of the recommended /available timber oils (samples) and compared them. I've found that Osmo UV Protection Oil - Extra is by far the best. It is a natural oil based, clear, microporous, satin finish for new exterior timber joinery and timber garden furniture. Absolutely outstanding. Different to all the oils I've used. Easy to apply (use only very sparingly), doesn't alter the wood tone, shows the grain and gives a lustrous satin/matte finish. Perfect for my western red cedar shutters. The only downside is that it is expensive.... It is a German product, but available here in Australia. It has raving customer reviews constantly 5/5 and certainly it deserves it. Of course I can't say (yet) how it will perform over time, but according to the reviews it will live up to its reputation.