what would be the best wood sealer?

[Koffer]

Im thinking about using this Polyurethane sealer High-Build Polyurethane - Oil-Based Clear Protective Finishes
on this project I'm doing now in this post IH8MUD.com - View Single Post - ISO a trailer in the trailer section .
the oil smell till it drys is not a problem so should I use the high built stuff or the regular other stuff ?

Thanks

 

[Joe_E]

I don't think you can go wrong with any Minwax products. I have always used them in my house.
As long as your area is heated, because I can see this 20 degree weather given you a problem with spreading poly.

 

[john_eckels]

If you are going to use a poly, use a satin, else it will show every scratch and fingerprint. You may want to look into using Watco Danish oil. I think the job would be a lot easier and it would give a good natural finish. Edit, I am assuming this is for an interior application.

WATCO DANISH OIL

 

[Koffer]

Looks like a very nice product but its a NO GO for me here in NJ if I want a gallon

If you are going to use a poly, use a satin, else it will show every scratch and fingerprint. You may want to look into using Watco Danish oil. I think the job would be a lot easier and it would give a good natural finish. Edit, I am assuming this is for an interior application.

WATCO DANISH OIL

 

[john_eckels]

Lowes carries some Watco products, and Woodcraft carries it. There are other brands of Danish oil I am sure the Home Improvement stores carry.

 

[Koffer]

I'm leaning toward this
Helmsman Spar Urethane - Oil-Based Clear Protective Finishes
instead as the is what my father used to put on his redwood pool furniture that would sit outside all year round and lasted longer then the pool other then him re coating everyother year (20 years+) It seems to handle the conditions better that the trailer will see year round then the other stuff.

 

[Koffer]

I went with the spar urethane.
Looks pretty good so far , not as cheap but I feel it will be better in the long run with the big temp and moisture swings that will happen with the trailer.

as for the WATCO DANISH OIL stuff
I found that HomeDepot is blowing out the stuff for $1.70 for a pint

 

[D'Animal]

Make sure you seal the edges really good if you are worried about humidity type moisture. The same goes for around the door, window and compartment openings.

 

[Koffer]

Make sure you seal the edges really good if you are worried about humidity type moisture. The same goes for around the door, window and compartment openings.

I hear ya Dan

Since they are easy to get to I've already have been while I was working on it . I'm looking at overkill on this project hhmm:since I'm in here I might as well..................)

 

[D'Animal]

My first camper was a 5 year old 26" Coachman. I got it for hauling it away. Someone had broken in to it when it was about 3 years old by prying the entrance door open and popping the lock. Nothing to steal so they left. The PO bent the door back and fixed the latch.

The camper set outside for another 2 years and the water rain/melted snow came in through the door. The floor and walls were rotted out. I striped it down and start about as far as the first time where you asked yourself "WTH am I doing" during your tear down. LOL

I replaced all the plywood in the walls and floor with Marine Grade plywood. I sold it about 8 years later for $7k. The new owner still has it to this day and the only good part of it left is the wood I installed.

 

[Koffer]

Ok I'm on my 3rd coat so far . The 1st 2 I put on with a brush this last one was with a foam brush . I may put on one more since the last one went on pretty thin .
Ive been sanding with 220 grit between coat.
Once I'm done what can I use to smooth it out without leaving white patches ?
0000 steelwool, or a really fine sandpaper?

Thanks

 

[D'Animal]

White patches caused by the sanding dust?

Have you tried Cheesecloth for the final wipe down?

 

[Koffer]

White patches caused by the sanding dust?

Have you tried Cheesecloth for the final wipe down?

Dan its like a haze on what was the high spots after sanding and after I wipe it down with the cheesecloth . It maybe from the sandpaper being too course ?