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britnjc · 05-26-2009, 07:10 PM

Thanks guys, I seach other threads on here and found one which tested many different types of coating. I have chosen to go with the POR 15 clear coat for wood and them spray 3 coat of minwax outdoor sealant to get a shine and uv protection

entourageguy · 05-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Let us know how it works out. We love pictures......

Thadious · 05-26-2009, 08:56 PM

The finish of the bed is something I've been looking at lately.

Everything I've seen has always peeled and flaked in a year or two, hence the requirement to refinish your bedwood on a continual basis. Even the very best finishes will eventually break down over time... god forbid should you use your truck to carry anything.

My intention is to paint the truck black with chrome accents, so I decided that I will be using a heavy black stain on the oak boards of mine with stainless tracks. The idea is to soak them in the stain for a couple of months before removing them and allowing to 'dry'. Hopefully this should entice some heavy pentration of the stain and without the hard shiny coating on the outside, I shouldn't see the finish flaking over time. Hey, a quick wipe and recoat of black stain is easy to do and looks great all over again.

Cheers,
Ted.

Atomsplitter · 05-26-2009, 10:56 PM

Check out this link to Mark-K web site, they tried out 10 different products over a 2 year period to see how they lasted. Very interesting as they were left out in the summer sun and winter snow to brave the elements. I'm going with the POR-15 Plucid and Helmsman combination because my truck is usually garaged if I'm not driving it. I've tried the Por-15 on Red Oak and it looks like water it that clear...

http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_ii.html

britnjc · 05-27-2009, 08:38 AM

Yes Atom,

Thats the same thread I looked at. I ordered my POR 15 and doing that same one. I will post pictures when its complete. Mine will also be garaged so I m thinking it will hold up well

05-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Wood Bed Finish Thanks guys, I seach other threads on here and found one which tested many different types of coating. I have chosen to go with the POR 15 clear coat for wood and them spray 3 coat of minwax outdoor sealant to get a shine and uv protection

05-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Wood Bed Finish Let us know how it works out. We love pictures...... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

05-26-2009, 08:56 PM	#3
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 369	Re: Wood Bed Finish The finish of the bed is something I've been looking at lately. Everything I've seen has always peeled and flaked in a year or two, hence the requirement to refinish your bedwood on a continual basis. Even the very best finishes will eventually break down over time... god forbid should you use your truck to carry anything. My intention is to paint the truck black with chrome accents, so I decided that I will be using a heavy black stain on the oak boards of mine with stainless tracks. The idea is to soak them in the stain for a couple of months before removing them and allowing to 'dry'. Hopefully this should entice some heavy pentration of the stain and without the hard shiny coating on the outside, I shouldn't see the finish flaking over time. Hey, a quick wipe and recoat of black stain is easy to do and looks great all over again. Cheers, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

05-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Wood Bed Finish Check out this link to Mark-K web site, they tried out 10 different products over a 2 year period to see how they lasted. Very interesting as they were left out in the summer sun and winter snow to brave the elements. I'm going with the POR-15 Plucid and Helmsman combination because my truck is usually garaged if I'm not driving it. I've tried the Por-15 on Red Oak and it looks like water it that clear... http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_ii.html

05-27-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Wood Bed Finish Yes Atom, Thats the same thread I looked at. I ordered my POR 15 and doing that same one. I will post pictures when its complete. Mine will also be garaged so I m thinking it will hold up well



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