Varnish on wood beds, how many coats under? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vegas80step · 12-10-2011, 02:30 PM

Hey guys, how many coats of varnish did you put on the back of the wood? I know a lot of you put 6-11,000 coats on the top... lol

But how many on th back side of the wood?

thanks for any info...

vegas80step · 12-10-2011, 03:15 PM

So I should have put this in the General section huh? can some move? thanks...

john_p · 12-10-2011, 03:35 PM

i recommend the same number of both sides.. same as outside furniture.. if the back can adsorb morns e humidity then the front, you get a bad warp.. bolted tight as the beds are, it shows up as a crack.. what are you using? i use the best clear deck sealer i can find.. follow the instructions and go at least three coats..all sides, including the ends

vegas80step · 12-10-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by john_p

i recommend the same number of both sides.. same as outside furniture.. if the back can adsorb morns e humidity then the front, you get a bad warp.. bolted tight as the beds are, it shows up as a crack.. what are you using? i use the best clear deck sealer i can find.. follow the instructions and go at least three coats..all sides, including the ends

Thanks for the info.

I'm using Cabot Spar Varnish.
I was thinking 3 coats on back and sides would be enough to keep the moister out, with more coats on top for a shinny looks and UV protection.

I see your point, but do you think I would have that problem with 3 on the back and sides and 6ish on the front?
thanks for the help...

S10Fan · 12-10-2011, 05:09 PM

Don't forget the ends and edges.

vegas80step · 12-10-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Don't forget the ends and edges.

For sure... thanks for the input.

Anyyone else with varnish wisdom to share??
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12-10-2011, 02:30 PM	#1
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Varnish on wood beds, how many coats under? Hey guys, how many coats of varnish did you put on the back of the wood? I know a lot of you put 6-11,000 coats on the top... lol But how many on th back side of the wood? thanks for any info... __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

12-10-2011, 03:15 PM	#2
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: Varnish on wood beds, how many coats under? So I should have put this in the General section huh? can some move? thanks... __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

12-10-2011, 03:35 PM	#3
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: Varnish on wood beds, how many coats under? i recommend the same number of both sides.. same as outside furniture.. if the back can adsorb morns e humidity then the front, you get a bad warp.. bolted tight as the beds are, it shows up as a crack.. what are you using? i use the best clear deck sealer i can find.. follow the instructions and go at least three coats..all sides, including the ends

12-10-2011, 05:09 PM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Varnish on wood beds, how many coats under? Don't forget the ends and edges. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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