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read this. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...rd-finish.html
I think I'm going with the Product from Spar, If I remember it was called man-o-war or something like that. Did a little reading on line about it and it came highly recommended by the guys that own sail boats that had lots of deck and railings to stain and seal.
I think I'm going with the Product from Spar, If I remember it was called man-o-war or something like that. Did a little reading on line about it and it came highly recommended by the guys that own sail boats that had lots of deck and railings to stain and seal.
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Also MAR-K has a tech library with bed finish tests you may want to look at.
MAR-K Classic Truck Parts made in Oklahoma City, USA
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...od-finish.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/786918-56-bed-wood-install.html
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read this. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...rd-finish.html
I think I'm going with the Product from Spar, If I remember it was called man-o-war or something like that. Did a little reading on line about it and it came highly recommended by the guys that own sail boats that had lots of deck and railings to stain and seal.
I think I'm going with the Product from Spar, If I remember it was called man-o-war or something like that. Did a little reading on line about it and it came highly recommended by the guys that own sail boats that had lots of deck and railings to stain and seal.
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Thanks guys and gals. I have some very nice cherry boards to put in my 51. Going to put some on my running boards also. think it will look good a nd save the screaming yaller paint job.[ YALLER] its a redneck thing. LOL We dry fitted the whole front end today. Hope to get it back off tomorrow and start painting next week. WOOHOOOOO
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Thanks guys and gals. I have some very nice cherry boards to put in my 51. Going to put some on my running boards also. think it will look good a nd save the screaming yaller paint job.[ YALLER] its a redneck thing. LOL We dry fitted the whole front end today. Hope to get it back off tomorrow and start painting next week. WOOHOOOOO
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There is a difference when looking at actual "spar varnishes". I think the perception is that if something is called a "spar varnish" then it must be good to use if it was designed for marine applications.
I have been doing fine furniture/wood finishing for close to 30 years and have studied and applied many different types of wood finishes. When it came time to finish my truck bed, I was performing the same research you are now...
I am attaching a link below that I found informative when reviewing varnishes. You may find it helpful.
Brushing Varnish
For what it is worth, I ended up using a true Marine Spar Varnish that is expensive but has a good reputation and does contain UV inhibitors. I had to purchase it from a local marine shop which are plentiful here in Mobile AL. I ended up using 2 full quarts at around $40 a quart if I remember right. I do not think the final appearance was as nice as I would have gotten from say Helmsman Urethane Spar Varnish, but the varnish I purchased is used on high-end yachts and should hold up well in my bed.
Good luck...
Fred
I have been doing fine furniture/wood finishing for close to 30 years and have studied and applied many different types of wood finishes. When it came time to finish my truck bed, I was performing the same research you are now...
I am attaching a link below that I found informative when reviewing varnishes. You may find it helpful.
Brushing Varnish
For what it is worth, I ended up using a true Marine Spar Varnish that is expensive but has a good reputation and does contain UV inhibitors. I had to purchase it from a local marine shop which are plentiful here in Mobile AL. I ended up using 2 full quarts at around $40 a quart if I remember right. I do not think the final appearance was as nice as I would have gotten from say Helmsman Urethane Spar Varnish, but the varnish I purchased is used on high-end yachts and should hold up well in my bed.
Good luck...
Fred
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As stated before in this thread before the only top coat I would suggest for outside exposure would be WFS coatings Alphatic Urethane . It is about $130 for a gallom kit .It is UV/H2O resistant . Mix it 1-1 and it will look like the final finish on the ash boards in firstrider's album . You will not be dissappointed .Almost bullet proof .This is testimony from a lifetime wood worker / cabinet , furniture maker .
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