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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2002 Posts: 36 | Can any one tell me what the best sealer for the wood in the back of my truck is. I have the wood stained right know I would like information before I start this project thank you.
I've never been lost just confused for a month or two. 1950 & 1952 chev. 1998 Chev 4x4.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 275 | You're probably going to get a bunch of different responses to your question.
I've been doing antique restoration and woodworking for the past 30 years, so did a little research before finishing my bed wood. I ended up using a marine varnish called Z-Spar Flagship because of its UV protection. I thinned it per instructions and it applied smoothly by brush. Nice shine.
I dulled and smoothed mine with lemon oil and fine steel wool to get the surface effect I was after. It's also sprayable which might give an even smoother, more professional application.
Not cheap. Best deal I found was $22.99 a quart from a boatbuilding and woodworking supplier, Jamestown Dist. 800-423-0030. Whatever you use, don't forget to treat all sides of each board.
Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 427 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 427 | How are your going to use the truck? Do you plan to use it to haul stuff, or will it be strictly just for display (like the hood and roof?) That will play heavily into what you do with it. Bruce Horkey is the most knowledgeable person out there on bedwood. That's all he's done for at least the last 15 years or so that I've known him, and he's experimented with everything possible to find what's best. Check out his website for some helpful information and ideas. His site says: Finish Kit
After much testing, we have put together what we feel are the best finishing materials in a kit form. The kit includes a marine- grade, tung oil-base spar varnish with ultraviolet blockers built in; a special reducer containing naptha; two quality natural bristle brushes; garnet sandpaper; Scotchbrite pad; a tack cloth; and complete instructions. Bruce Horkey - Finishing for Show Decks | | |
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