John, I've been using a similar mix with turps, but with spar var instead of poly, for 30+ years on exterior woodwork (mostly doors). Looks good, works well, and the spar var component makes it easier to freshen the finish than if it had poly. I used pigment stains to minimize fading from sunlight, but pigment stains are almost impossible to find in CA these days. Dye stains just aren't the same.

Thanks for sharing your technique.

Last edited by Replacement; 04/06/08 10:06 PM.