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I splot a bit onto a rag and wipe it over the frame - it dries within a few hours. With the thinned oil I'll do a few coats, heating the frame between coats to open up the pores of the metal slightly more. This might not be necessary, though.
It can be used inside the tubes as well - this is a traditional method of rust-proofing a frame.
It's also edible, so if you're stranded in the middle of nowhere, you can scrape it off your frame and use it for sustenance.