Apitong Oil offers superior protection for your trailer, ensuring your investment is protected at the highest level. Our formula allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine while maintaining the structural integrity of your trailer decking. Using a proprietary blend of tung oil, fungicide, and trans-oxide pigments, the Apitong Oil formula delivers long-lasting penetrative protection so you can feel good about your trailer.

Tung Oil Formula — Proven for Thousands of Years

Tung oil originated thousands of years ago in China, where it was used as a preservative on wooden ships. Today it is a woodworker's #1 choice for adding protection and beauty to completed projects. Apitong Oil takes advantage of tung oil's penetrative and protective properties to create a naturally durable, water-resistant, acid-resistant, easy-to-use finish for trailer decking.

Apitong Oil delivers superior protection from harmful UV rays through a combination of trans-oxide pigments and the highest-quality UV blockers on the market. Both the longevity of your decking's structure and its color are enhanced when Apitong Oil is the finish of choice. The high volume of protection decreases the risk of structural breakdown commonly seen with high UV exposure.

Apitong Oil is also fast drying to the touch, allowing you to get your trailer back on the road within 24 hours or less after coating. Apply at temperatures over 45°F. With a maintenance application every one or two years, your trailer deck will keep a nearly brand-new appearance with excellent color and outstanding protection against the elements.

Roll or brush an initial coat of Apitong Oil onto the wood — a 10″ or 12″ wide 3/8″ nap roller works best. Allow the finish to soak in for 20–30 minutes, then wipe off with a clean cotton or microfiber cloth. Wipe down all shiny spots to a dull matte finish. One additional coat may be applied shortly after, but be careful not to over-apply.

If your trailer deck boards are not undercoated on the bottom, we strongly recommend finishing the underside as well as the topside. After the initial application, an annual or bi-annual maintenance coat (rolled on, wiped off) will keep the deck looking near-new.

Do not over-apply. Excess finish that cannot be absorbed must be avoided — it will form a film on the surface that can peel off over time. Sand off any excess and follow with a light reapplication.

Apitong Oil should not be used on cutting boards, serving platters, salad bowls, or any food preparation surfaces.

Apitong Oil, like any natural oil-based finish, will self-combust if rags are left in a pile after finishing — heat is generated as the oils dry. Dispose of used rags by placing them in a metal can full of water and taking them to your hazardous-waste center, or hang them flat in exterior conditions (e.g. on a fence) until fully dry. Never store rags wadded up in a pile in your garage or tool shed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us before starting your refinishing project if you have any questions whatsoever. Our in-house experts have plenty of personal experience with these products.