Traveller timber treatment

Post by **nicklause** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:19 pm

I'm starting to strip back the wood on my traveller. Whats the best treatment - oil or varnish? Any advise gratefully received.

Post by **simmitc** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:27 am

There are many posts on this subject. There's no right answer, only lots of opinions depending upon use and storage of car and personal preference. The only thing on which most are agreed is that varnish is too hard, cracking and trapping moisture. Search the previous posts for more detailed answers.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:20 pm

Before getting as far as the top coats give the timber a good few coats of clear cuprinol this will soak into the wood and help preserve the wood, its apparently what was used on the wood when new, and what ever top coat you decide on make sure its UV resistant to last longer, and Oils are always going to be messy and not give the right appearance.

Post by **martinness** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:30 pm

Just aded some new timber to our traveler, first put on about 6 coats of clear cuprinol then 6 coats of good yaght varnish lightly wet and dry between coats then sprayed with clear uv resistant lacquer, end result looks good,

Post by **johnm** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:17 pm

Burgess two pack seems pretty good from my experience and easily available from ESM

Post by **ronwilson** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:25 am

johnm wrote:Burgess two pack seems pretty good from my experience and easily available from ESM

Agree. We used it with our Moggie. A big plus for the Burgess two pack-the base coat (has UV factor) can be applied even in damp weather conditions to damp wood. In addition to ESM, Woodies (Steve Foreman-the guru of ash frames & wood treatment) also supplies. Probably get some helpful tips as well from him, if you ask. Good luck with this.