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abrahamseven · 10-20-2009, 09:54 AM

I got my wood bed kit for the 55 short bed and would like some suggestions on what to finish it with. I got the pine boards and will will stain it and apply some good exterior varnish, but I haven't done one for 7 years so is there any good stuff on the market now days? I used Varithane last time.

steve

blackdiesel · 10-20-2009, 11:33 AM

http://www.mar-k.com/final_summary.html read till your eyes hurt about it. I used the same clear I put on the truck, but I keep mine inside ALL the time.

entourageguy · 10-21-2009, 08:30 AM

Good marine varnish and make sure you do coat both sides.

abrahamseven · 10-21-2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the tip blackdiesel, i seen that report before that you referred to and it looked like the por 15 Pelucid would do the trick but I went to por 15 web page and in refers to that product as " interior only. I emailed them and they said that it was not for exterior,and they would have something next year. They recommened Glisten PC , and looking at the report that was the worst one. I will stain in and apply some good marine varnish. I wont drive much in the rain anyway, Thanks again for all your suggestions

steve

OrrieG · 10-21-2009, 11:42 AM

Also cover any end cuts.

SanJosesSteve · 10-21-2009, 02:35 PM

I just replaced the wood in my 59' GMC. Purchased the Mar-K pine kit with standard steel rails and zinc hardware. Painted everything with POR-15 and then top coated the planks with a 2 brush coats of Rustoleum flat black and the rails/hardware with 2 spray coats of Rustoleum gloss black. Looks pretty darn good.
My truck is not garaged so I was looking for a finish that could stand up to our rough California winters. (Do we have winter here?) I went with the Rustoleum instead of the latex exterior Mar-K used in their test as mine is a "work truck" and I thought the latex would scuff off easier. Plus I read somewhere that "black" was how they came originally from the factory. I guess time will tell. Have fun..... -Steve

10-20-2009, 09:54 AM	#1
abrahamseven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fruitland, Idaho Posts: 68	Wood Bed Project I got my wood bed kit for the 55 short bed and would like some suggestions on what to finish it with. I got the pine boards and will will stain it and apply some good exterior varnish, but I haven't done one for 7 years so is there any good stuff on the market now days? I used Varithane last time. steve

10-20-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Wood Bed Project http://www.mar-k.com/final_summary.html read till your eyes hurt about it. I used the same clear I put on the truck, but I keep mine inside ALL the time. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 10-20-2009 at 11:36 AM.

10-21-2009, 08:30 AM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Wood Bed Project Good marine varnish and make sure you do coat both sides. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-21-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
abrahamseven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fruitland, Idaho Posts: 68	Re: Wood Bed Project Thanks for the tip blackdiesel, i seen that report before that you referred to and it looked like the por 15 Pelucid would do the trick but I went to por 15 web page and in refers to that product as " interior only. I emailed them and they said that it was not for exterior,and they would have something next year. They recommened Glisten PC , and looking at the report that was the worst one. I will stain in and apply some good marine varnish. I wont drive much in the rain anyway, Thanks again for all your suggestions steve

10-21-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Wood Bed Project Also cover any end cuts. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
SanJosesSteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 45	Re: Wood Bed Project I just replaced the wood in my 59' GMC. Purchased the Mar-K pine kit with standard steel rails and zinc hardware. Painted everything with POR-15 and then top coated the planks with a 2 brush coats of Rustoleum flat black and the rails/hardware with 2 spray coats of Rustoleum gloss black. Looks pretty darn good. My truck is not garaged so I was looking for a finish that could stand up to our rough California winters. (Do we have winter here?) I went with the Rustoleum instead of the latex exterior Mar-K used in their test as mine is a "work truck" and I thought the latex would scuff off easier. Plus I read somewhere that "black" was how they came originally from the factory. I guess time will tell. Have fun..... -Steve



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