No, I don’t want ‘antique oak’ or ‘cherry blossom’ or whatever – I just want to seal both a shed and a fence for the winter with something clear (or nearly clear).

It has to be paintable too – too close to stuff to spray.

Would prefer something that penetrates rather than coats (and subsequently peels) too.

Any recommendations?

Ta

Ive been using a lot of Sikkens HLS and Filter 7 (coloured treatments) lately and its very good quality. They do an opaque product too:
http://www.sikkens.co.uk/en/Products/Product+Selector/Rubbol+Exterior+Opaque+Coatings+-+Traditional.htm

edit – having re-read your post I see its just for a shed and fence in which case this stuff is way OTT

I like the Sikkens stuff but didn’t spot that when looking on their site – thanks for that.

Shall pop down to my local dealers ta 🙂

EDIT – And I have just seen your edit…. hmmmm

sadolin do a clear decking/fence product too but it’s more like a paint than a soak in.

how about the other brand, cuprinol or ronseal

http://www.kensyard.co.uk/products/item/eco-wood-preserver-5l-clear/

search for clear preservatives

you could use a coat of Liberon clear deck oil. It does alter the colour of pine though – effect is like wetting it.