Odie's Oil - Universal Oil
What is Odie's Universal Oil?
Odie’s Universal Oil is a revolutionary true hardwax oil finish that was originally developed for wood but is so versatile it can be used on almost anything! Food safe, solvent free and non toxic, containing no added driers, heavy metals or part 2 catalyst.
What Does Odie's Universal Oil Do?
Odie’s Universal Oil protects, stabilizes, beautifies, waterproofs and enhances any surface easily, safely and naturally. Provides a lustrous sheen in one coat! Odie’s Universal Oil is clear curing and non yellowing while containing natural UV inhibitors, helping to protect from the sun's harmful radiation. Odie’s Universal Oil penetrates, cross links and bonds molecularly, becoming one with any surface it’s applied to and does not sit on top as a shell or film like many conventional finishes. It cures fast and hard while also remaining flexible. This means it will never peel, flake, chip, delaminate, wrinkle or leave unsightly white scratch marks or cracks! Odie’s Universal Oil will actually get better with age, becoming more durable and more beautiful!
What Can You Use Odie's Universal Oil On?
Odie’s Universal Oil can be applied to everything from wood, metal, leather,rubber and concrete to plastic, vinyl, stone and more! Works for interior and exterior applications. Great For all species of wood, exotic and domestic, solid or veneer. Formulated to work on even the oiliest of woods. Finish flooring, whether it be wood, concrete,terrazzo, bamboo or even cork! Use it on boats and brightwork, decks, siding, fences, gates, fine furniture, patio furniture,tables, countertops, bar tops, bowls, charcuterie and cutting boards, spoons, knife and ax handles, toys, auto detail, hot tub covers and even use it on a squeaky hinge! The list goes on and on! Odie's Universal Oil is great for wood turners and can be used as a friction polish!
Why You Need Odie's Universal Oil.
Odie’s Universal Oil is the most versatile finish on the market! It’s a modified and enhanced Tung Oil based finish. Our Tung Oil has been put through proprietary processes which has then been mixed in a special blend of the finest essential oils and waxes. Born out of inspiration, hard work and a driving need to solve problems with the culmination of 40+ years of research, development and field testing performed in the most extreme environments produced a revolutionary product line that out performs and out covers the competition with unparalleled protection, versatility, beauty, durability and value, all without the use of ANY toxic chemicals, petroleum derived solvents, isocyanate hardeners, heavy metals or added driers. No worries! Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes are safe for everybody: families, kids, and pets! Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes are easy to use! No sanding or stripping in between coats or for retouching! Wipe on, Wait a while, Buff off. Easy! A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY! USE SPARINGLY. "No solvents" means there is almost nothing to evaporate, so what you put on the wood, stays in the wood. Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes cover many, many times the area of other wood finishes. Up to 20 times the coverage as conventional finishes.
Learn a Little More About Odie's Universal Oil From James - The Inventor of Odie's Oil
What is Odie's Oil?
The original and first product we ever released: The Universal Finish & Polish Odie's Oil. This is where it all started.
How to Use Odie's Universal Oil
James goes over how to apply Odie's Universal Oil on a slab of Brazilian Cherry to create a beautiful and safe wood finish
Odie's Oil - Universal Oil Instructions
Thank you so much for choosing Odie’s! The Odie’s Finishes are true hard wax oils and are proudly made of 100% natural ingredients. Unlike other finishes, it takes just a few easy steps to ensure a brilliant and long-lasting finish for your project.
We want you to succeed!
• Stir or mix your jar (Oil Only) well as ingredients may settle over time.
• Tools needed: A non-woven pad (rated above the grit or micron the piece has been sanded to) / A Clean Cotton Terry Cloth Towel.
• Use the non-woven pad to work the product into your project surface. The friction from the application helps drive the product to the surface. Remember: A little Odie’s goes a long way, so don’t overdo it!
• After working the product into the surface with the pad, allow it to set for 10 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the product used and surface applied to). You can wait, but your buff/wipe off may be a bit tougher. Do not allow the product to set for more than 12 hours! This will require a re-application to re-activate the finish for a proper buff/wipe off.
• After waiting for the product to set up, take a clean terry (100% cotton) cloth towel and proceed to BUFF/WIPE OFF ALL the product from your project surface. When your towel has loaded up with product, switch to a new clean terry cloth towel until the entire surface is buffed off clean and NO product REMAINS. If you can swipe a clean finger across the surface and make no mark you are done.
• Cure time for Odie's Universal and Super Duper light oil: most surfaces can be used within 24 hours and can be exposed to liquids within 3 to 5 days.
• Cure time for the rest of our finishes: your piece can be handled almost immediately after buffing however, we suggest you give it a day or two to further the cure before any use. If you know the piece is going to be exposed to water or liquids, we suggest you give it 5 days of cure time for best results. On exterior decks, 4-5 days of dry weather is all that is required.
• Additional coats of Odie’s products can be applied using these same easy steps above. We suggest waiting 24 hours in between coats.
• For Epoxy/Resin projects we recommend using less oil than on wood - follow the same application process.
• For Super Duper Oil and Super Duper Dark Oil wipe, brush, roll or spray on and work into the surface when possible. Be sure to wipe away any excess oil that remains on the surface. Formulated for wood, stone & concrete, clay & brick, metal, plastic.
• For concrete, leather, or metal application- don't let the oil sit, BUFF OFF immediately.
• When applying to concrete, the initial cure is much quicker - in most cases, the surface can be used within 8 hours.
• For repairs or a maintenance re-coat, 10 hours of cure time is sufficient before use.
• We don't recommend our Dark finishes for exterior use, all the rest of Odie's products are excellent for both interior and exterior use.
If you have any questions on the process or finishing tools please click HERE
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How to Refinish an Antique Wood Table with Odie's Oil | Non-Toxic Wood Finish
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