refitting woodwork

Post by **morris62** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:17 pm

ok i have to refit my traveller woodwork very shortley, i have been reading a few of the old threads and was wondering if this is still the common consensus......cuprinol 5 star,Burgess woodsealer,dulux micropourus top coat varnish

what about the aluminium panels to the woodwork and to the bodyshell? - dumdum paste? or silcon adhesive

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:26 pm

Yes to Cuprinol 5 star, I'd then re tint with Burges wood sealer, and top coat with exterior gloss varnish. I will not use microporous, but this is only my own preferance. Use Dum dum ,not silicon to isolate the ally panelwork.

Post by **alex_holden** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:38 pm

I'd use Dum Dum sealant between the wood and the panels.

Post by **morris62** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:53 pm

'not silicon to isolate the ally panelwork' any reason as to why not, sicoflex (not sure of the spelling) hs been mentioned before too?

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:56 pm

Dum Dum is a much more forgiving product and is easily removed. Sikaflex is an adhesive and will rip the wood before letting go.

Post by **morris62** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:00 pm

solves that then a no to sikaflex

Post by **morris62** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:03 pm

and while i'm asking timber to timber joints?

Post by **Longdog** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:02 am

Hi 62, I used sikkens woodstain in light oak wiped with a cloth after 1 hour.
Next 5 coats of Epifanes which is regarded by boat builders as the finest yacht varnish in existance.You need about 2 litres for this.It is a good idea to buy a proper brush for this purpose.Rub down in between coats with 400 grit w+d used dry.Good luck it is very rewarding. <br>

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