I started hand sanding the bedwood early on Friday morning and rolled on the final coat Sunday night at 10pm! It’s finally finished and now I know why I’ve put this off since 2014!!! I brushed on 3 coats of POR15 and then rolled on 2 coats of exterior latex. Did a little mock up this morning with the polished stainless strips
Does look great! Would be great to know the long term durability compared to the MAR-K research results. See their testing report on their website, if interested.
MarK is where I got the idea back in ‘07 or’08, I’m sure mine will last much much longer as our driving season is about 5 months long and she’ll likely never spend a night outdoors!!
I would have used an oil based primer on all 6 sides and then applied the acrylic latex after letting the primer dry for a week.
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I reviewed the Mar-K finish reports and considered Por-15 but decided to use Smith & Company epoxy sealer follwed by a spar varnish. It is still a work in process given all the coats on all the surfaces but the attached shows the bottom side after the last (I think) coat of varnish.
Our driving season is a little longer than 5 months, maybe 8 dependingon the year, but like you I don't anticipate my truck sitting outside often.
I put 2 coats of cheap satin black exterior house paint on my homemade cheap pine setup and i use it often and its held up great. Wayyy better than I thought and its been over 2years. I have moved bikes, quads, sleds, transmissions, wheels, pellets and lumber all the time. I was careful with it at first but now I dont even care and it blends in with rest of truck.
Got the box back from paint at the end of June and finally just cleared out enough room in the shop to assemble it this weekend!
Eventually the cab and doors will return from paint and “real” assembly can begin!!
The beige is called “Sahara Beige” and was the original colour of my truck in ‘53, I asked the paint shop for a dark blue that “popped” with no metallic, i saidI trusted their judgement since they are experts and I think they nailed it!!
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Yep, 2 coats of POR-15 rolled and 2 coats of rattle can POR top coat. The POR-15 cures hard, but while just tacky top coat applied. I did top and bottom.
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Three coats of POR-15 Rust Preventative Paint as a seal coat and three coats of Behr gloss black enamel.
This finish is on an oak sample and it has no failure at this time.
The finish has possibly dulled slightly, but is still very glossy and sealed well.
The finish has lasted much better than the first test series in which we used Behr primer and topcoated with the same Behr gloss black enamel.
Even though POR-15 Rust Preventative Paint is not specified for wood by the manufacturer, it appears to be an effective primer if it is coated with a quality topcoat paint.
If you plan to paint your bedwood, this finish system should be considered as it is very durable and easy to apply.
Got the box back from paint at the end of June and finally just cleared out enough room in the shop to assemble it this weekend!
Eventually the cab and doors will return from paint and “real” assembly can begin!!
The beige is called “Sahara Beige” and was the original colour of my truck in ‘53, I asked the paint shop for a dark blue that “popped” with no metallic, i saidI trusted their judgement since they are experts and I think they nailed it!!
Very nice!
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Love the blue! Really pops against the Sahara Tan. Nice job!
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