1 gal ProLuxe SIK42078 Natural Log & Siding Exterior High Performance Two-Coat Wood Finish, Transparent Satin

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Exceptional wood finish that brushes on easily and penetrates well. Have used only on rough saw cedar and the results have been fabulous. Definitely a two coat product. First coat requires some effort as it really gets absorbed into wood and results in a somewhat dull finish after drying for 24 hours. Second coat flows on with ease and results in a superb clear/transparent robust finish that brings out the natural wood colors. Sets up over 48-72 into a very hard protective finish very much like an epoxy would produce. Great product but very expensive - I think worth the price.

In 2001 I had my builder pre-coat every red cedar (rough) clapboard siding on all 6 sides before installing. Then a coat of 2-3. Two-foot soffits to help protect siding. Other than light power washing, no maintenance coated needed for 10 years. Then approx every 5 years it gets a power wash and coat of 2-3. Nearly 25 years in, the siding looks nearly new.

I've used the Cetol 2-3 product for years on my log home and am now applying the Maintenance product. Nothing on the market that I know of even comes close in terms of protecting the wood or in terms of durability! Life expectancy between coats is at least 5 years and then we just power wash & recoat. I wouldn't even consider using anything else!