The paint pros all use Penofin oil on anything like outdoor furniture
and decks. There is a local guy (here in California where the Redwoods
grow), that uses reclaimed heavy rewood timbers to create really great
looking outdoor furniture that he sells at the local craft fairs. He
too answered "Penofin" when asked. It comes in clear or colors but is
just the best stuff going. Being a true oil finish and not a varnish
it will never peel. It provides great UV and water protection. It's
the stuff.

On Jan 26, 1:31*pm, Saxman wrote:
My father built a solid round redwood picknictable 35 years ago.I have
sanded it a half a dozen times,along with the 5 benches that go around
it.My problem is what clear finish to put on it.We have tried many
things,but the summer sun makes them yellow and peal.The first sealer
was a varathan product that worked very well for the first 20 years{it
is hung in the garage over the winter}but like all paint type
products,none are as good as they used to be.Any help would be
appreciated.