RW, why diesel? What is it you want to accomplish? Letting the wood age in color? Diesel for a insect preventative?

I worked with a guy who used diesel (mixed with something else?) on his concrete forms so they released. I agree with Dave, whenever I have used it for experimenting in purposes like this, the fumes are longer lasting than the original purpose it was meant to do.

Cecil, what brand and formula do you use?