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Oct 15, 2016 | 07:17 PM

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Howdy John!

Got dark early.

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:19 PM

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We got home long before the lights went out, took a trip to Dryden this afternoon had a cup of coffee, filled the fuel cell and drove back home so didn't apply any varnish today..

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:23 PM

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We got home long before the lights went out, took a trip to Dryden this afternoon had a cup of coffee, filled the fuel cell and drove back home so didn't apply any varnish today..

How many coats will you be giving them?

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:26 PM

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Tomorrow will be the fourth coat, it's recommended 3 minimum, some guys put as many as 6 coats. If I go with more than 4 I'll have to open another can..what do you think..?

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:30 PM

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Tomorrow will be the fourth coat, it's recommended 3 minimum, some guys put as many as 6 coats. If I go with more than 4 I'll have to open another can..what do you think..?

Do six coats, it'll be in the rain and sun.

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:34 PM

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I have the can here so may as well open it, it's not like I don't have the time to do it..lol

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:47 PM

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It may take longer to dry and cure the more coats that you have.

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:50 PM

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I was wondering how long it would take to cure but it won't be on the road until sometime next summer and not likely see anything in the back of the box until then..

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Oct 15, 2016 | 07:53 PM

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I was wondering how long it would take to cure but it won't be on the road until sometime next summer and not likely see anything in the back of the box until then..

Take them in the house for the Winter and you should be alright. Curing time should be listed on the can.

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:55 PM

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I'll have to read what it says on the can then...lol be right back..

Oct 15, 2016 | 08:01 PM

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It says to allow 24 hours before normal use , the boards will be in a heated shop all winter that doesn't get colder than 50°..

Oct 15, 2016 | 08:05 PM

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It says to allow 24 hours before normal use , the boards will be in a heated shop all winter that doesn't get colder than 50°..

Probably take a good month to cure with that many coats.

Oct 15, 2016 | 08:08 PM

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So 6 or 7 months should do the trick then...lol

Oct 15, 2016 | 08:44 PM

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That would be a for sure if they're kept warm.

Oct 15, 2016 | 08:46 PM

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My plan is to install them in the bed as soon as the box is put on the frame..