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canso · 10-14-2002, 11:25 PM

I would like to know what product to use on new oak bed wood. This truck will not see to much wet weather but I would like to fine a good strong product. Thanks

jmil1974 · 10-14-2002, 11:48 PM

Lots of stuff out there to use. My advice is to pick a product and stick with it.
Tung oil
(Marine) Polyurethane
Clear coat
are all good options.
Good luck.

OhioDan · 10-15-2002, 04:39 AM

I found some good polyurethane at the local hardware store. It's got hi UV protection, resists moisture, recommended for boats and wet applications(truck beds?), and costs $35.00 a gallon. I've got 5-6 coats on my wood, sand between each coat, and still have 1/2 gallon left. Looks good. Just about to my last coat now. Looks almost smooth as glass. Just my $.02.

palallin · 10-15-2002, 12:33 PM

What was used originally? Whatever it was, it sure seems to have done a good job, all things considered.

I do NOT want anything slick on my bed wood: it would be a skating rink when wet, and it would be hard to keep anything from sliding around even when dry.

Kas68c10 · 10-15-2002, 04:46 PM

Used spar varnish on mine, 4 years and I havent recoated, but I did buy a capper, so I guess that is cheating.

CraigS · 10-15-2002, 05:10 PM

You can even use an automotive urethane clear coat.

Kman · 10-15-2002, 05:11 PM

use any marine coating- spar varnish, polyurathane, what ever you use make sure its got a high UV rating and seal the wood on all sides to keep moisture out

Kman

**1971Stepside** · 10-15-2002, 05:33 PM

Prefit all of your wood in the bed before you finish it.

canso · 10-15-2002, 09:41 PM

I have prefit my wood and drilled all the holes needed. Just waiting to choose a product to finish.

10-14-2002, 11:25 PM	#1
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	What product to coat new bed wood with I would like to know what product to use on new oak bed wood. This truck will not see to much wet weather but I would like to fine a good strong product. Thanks

10-14-2002, 11:48 PM	#2
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Lots of stuff out there to use. My advice is to pick a product and stick with it. Tung oil (Marine) Polyurethane Clear coat are all good options. Good luck. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-15-2002, 04:39 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I found some good polyurethane at the local hardware store. It's got hi UV protection, resists moisture, recommended for boats and wet applications(truck beds?), and costs $35.00 a gallon. I've got 5-6 coats on my wood, sand between each coat, and still have 1/2 gallon left. Looks good. Just about to my last coat now. Looks almost smooth as glass. Just my $.02. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-15-2002, 12:33 PM	#4
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	What was used originally? Whatever it was, it sure seems to have done a good job, all things considered. I do NOT want anything slick on my bed wood: it would be a skating rink when wet, and it would be hard to keep anything from sliding around even when dry. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-15-2002, 04:46 PM	#5
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Used spar varnish on mine, 4 years and I havent recoated, but I did buy a capper, so I guess that is cheating. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

10-15-2002, 05:10 PM	#6
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	You can even use an automotive urethane clear coat. __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

10-15-2002, 05:11 PM	#7
Kman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne,Florida Posts: 174	wood coating use any marine coating- spar varnish, polyurathane, what ever you use make sure its got a high UV rating and seal the wood on all sides to keep moisture out Kman

10-15-2002, 05:33 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Prefit all of your wood in the bed before you finish it. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-15-2002, 09:41 PM	#9
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	I have prefit my wood and drilled all the holes needed. Just waiting to choose a product to finish.



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