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66clow · 06-16-2019, 11:30 AM

I planed my barn wood bed wood and deciding on a stain for it. I found a stain I like but it's a indoor stain so looking to use this and then coating it with something for the outside to protect it. What are your suggestions? Can I even use this?

bozly · 06-16-2019, 01:23 PM

never built a truck bed but I build cornhole boards on the side for people and I a similar stain for them and coat them in a UV protectant polycrylic and they hold up fine. Granted, a truck bed will see more wear/weather so there may be a specific finishing protectant geared towards truckbeds possibly a marine finish.

panhead59 · 06-16-2019, 02:01 PM

Use a marine grade clear varnish or u will be doing it again in just a couple yrs. I use Epifanes high gloss clear varnish. Only place i found it was on line. Buy two qts. Expensive but worth it imo.

panhead59 · 06-16-2019, 02:03 PM

You might get away with less if you have a bed tonneau cover.

66clow · 06-16-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by panhead59

You might get away with less if you have a bed tonneau cover.

I didn't punch holes in my wheel tubs to cover them up🤣

06-16-2019, 11:30 AM	#1
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Bed wood stain question I planed my barn wood bed wood and deciding on a stain for it. I found a stain I like but it's a indoor stain so looking to use this and then coating it with something for the outside to protect it. What are your suggestions? Can I even use this? Attached Images

06-16-2019, 01:23 PM	#2
bozly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Sumner, WA Posts: 34	Re: Bed wood stain question never built a truck bed but I build cornhole boards on the side for people and I a similar stain for them and coat them in a UV protectant polycrylic and they hold up fine. Granted, a truck bed will see more wear/weather so there may be a specific finishing protectant geared towards truckbeds possibly a marine finish.

06-16-2019, 02:01 PM	#3
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Bed wood stain question Use a marine grade clear varnish or u will be doing it again in just a couple yrs. I use Epifanes high gloss clear varnish. Only place i found it was on line. Buy two qts. Expensive but worth it imo. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

06-16-2019, 02:03 PM	#4
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Bed wood stain question You might get away with less if you have a bed tonneau cover. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !



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