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matt_field · 04-07-2002, 03:21 PM

what should i put on my oak floor for my truck. its going to be an everyday driver and hopefully garaged. i was thinking maybe car paint clear coat?

**Desert Rat** · 04-07-2002, 04:03 PM

Id put a clear wood sealant on it,or you could always get a roller and some house paint and roll it on,wouldnt look so hot but itd work.

chevy2racr · 04-07-2002, 04:29 PM

what do u want it to look like? really sharp but durable?? I'm put a hony oak varnish then an outdoor sealer type coat the SH*T out of it, the ore u put on the longer it will last,if u just use a couple coats it will crac(the vrnish etc.) and let waer get into parts of the wood and discolor it.
Bryce

*nucleus* · 04-07-2002, 04:40 PM

use a penetrating oil based product like Deks Ole that will preserve the wood rather a surface application like paint or varnish that will chip and peel

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Mudder · 04-07-2002, 04:50 PM

I have tried several different products for my oak boards and my truck sits outside all the time. I've tried oils and sealers. The last one I tried (last summer) has been the best so far and it still looks almost as good as the day I did it...Kitchen cabinet looks. If u are intersted email and I will look the can up and give you a name.

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67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

Longhorn Man · 04-07-2002, 04:50 PM

Varnish does not have U.V. protection either.

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Tim72stepside · 04-07-2002, 05:33 PM

I stained my yellow pine boards and applied three coats of marine grade polyurethane. Says that it contains UV blockers, but time will tell....I just got them in the bed last Sunday night. I got the standard bed strips, not the stainless, and they're painted the same color as the truck, victory red. The bed goes on the truck this Friday night. I'll get some photos scanned soon after.

cali_surfer · 04-07-2002, 06:41 PM

I stained my oak with a Minwax stain and then shot on some Dupont ChromaClear automotive clear. It worked great, did 3 coats all the way around, and its been close to 6 months now.... still looks brand new.

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blue72stepside · 04-07-2002, 06:48 PM

Make such u were gloves when handling the wood before stain or sealing it. I used light oak stain and three coats varathane exterior. here's a link to the sealer i used. http://www.flecto.com/products/var_w_dof.html
heres a pic. [img]http://communities.msn.com/_Secure/0PAAAABQUhUkYrU5OjPjS3yxa93B*cz51*fC7ETN8WsVJypPSwAism2C4WJmf8cmfAPjymJXb3j4o7QyksjvdFGtN2YQTh90v/hi-shot-rear.jpg[/img]

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70 Jimmy · 04-07-2002, 06:54 PM

Go to a boat supply place and talk to them. If it will withstand salt air and seagull crap, it'll work on your truck. I think blue was saying to wear gloves so the oil in your hands don't contaminate the wood. Nice truck blue.

[This message has been edited by 70 Jimmy (edited April 07, 2002).]

O'l Buck · 04-07-2002, 07:06 PM

we use linseed oil to preserve the wood on old horsedrawn equipment that sits out all the time, wagon tounges, wagon boxes, drill boxes, etc. Works pretty well and I think i'm gonna use it on the oak boards I'm gonna cut for my short step.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

04-07-2002, 03:21 PM	#1
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	what kinda finish on oak? what should i put on my oak floor for my truck. its going to be an everyday driver and hopefully garaged. i was thinking maybe car paint clear coat? __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

04-07-2002, 04:29 PM	#3
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	what do u want it to look like? really sharp but durable?? I'm put a hony oak varnish then an outdoor sealer type coat the SH*T out of it, the ore u put on the longer it will last,if u just use a couple coats it will crac(the vrnish etc.) and let waer get into parts of the wood and discolor it. Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

04-07-2002, 05:33 PM	#7
Tim72stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA Posts: 6	I stained my yellow pine boards and applied three coats of marine grade polyurethane. Says that it contains UV blockers, but time will tell....I just got them in the bed last Sunday night. I got the standard bed strips, not the stainless, and they're painted the same color as the truck, victory red. The bed goes on the truck this Friday night. I'll get some photos scanned soon after. __________________ Tim Rich

04-07-2002, 06:41 PM	#8
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	I stained my oak with a Minwax stain and then shot on some Dupont ChromaClear automotive clear. It worked great, did 3 coats all the way around, and its been close to 6 months now.... still looks brand new. [This message has been edited by cali_surfer (edited April 07, 2002).] __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

04-07-2002, 06:48 PM	#9
blue72stepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Morgan Hill, California Posts: 309	Make such u were gloves when handling the wood before stain or sealing it. I used light oak stain and three coats varathane exterior. here's a link to the sealer i used. http://www.flecto.com/products/var_w_dof.html heres a pic. [img]http://communities.msn.com/_Secure/0PAAAABQUhUkYrU5OjPjS3yxa93Bcz51fC7ETN8WsVJypPSwAism2C4WJmf8cmfAPjymJXb3j4o7QyksjvdFGtN2YQTh90v/hi-shot-rear.jpg[/img] [This message has been edited by blue72stepside (edited April 07, 2002).] __________________ 72 Cheyenne Stepside 357/TH350 3.07 Posi 379HP@5500 412FT#@4000 96 1500 Work Truck 88 Chevy Van 3/4 97 Tahoe 8.5 Lift (Sons) 00 1500 LT 4x4 (Sons) 98 Ford Cobra (Wifes Car)

04-07-2002, 04:03 PM	#2
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Id put a clear wood sealant on it,or you could always get a roller and some house paint and roll it on,wouldnt look so hot but itd work.

04-07-2002, 04:40 PM	#4
nucleus Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: U$A Posts: 896	use a penetrating oil based product like Deks Ole that will preserve the wood rather a surface application like paint or varnish that will chip and peel ------------------ : 69 C20 : anything with tits or wheels is nothing but trouble ...

04-07-2002, 04:50 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I have tried several different products for my oak boards and my truck sits outside all the time. I've tried oils and sealers. The last one I tried (last summer) has been the best so far and it still looks almost as good as the day I did it...Kitchen cabinet looks. If u are intersted email and I will look the can up and give you a name. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

04-07-2002, 04:50 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Varnish does not have U.V. protection either. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-07-2002, 06:54 PM	#10
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Go to a boat supply place and talk to them. If it will withstand salt air and seagull crap, it'll work on your truck. I think blue was saying to wear gloves so the oil in your hands don't contaminate the wood. Nice truck blue. [This message has been edited by 70 Jimmy (edited April 07, 2002).] __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

04-07-2002, 07:06 PM	#11
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	we use linseed oil to preserve the wood on old horsedrawn equipment that sits out all the time, wagon tounges, wagon boxes, drill boxes, etc. Works pretty well and I think i'm gonna use it on the oak boards I'm gonna cut for my short step. ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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