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ctinnin · 10-10-2016, 10:06 AM

I used a station wagon in a wedding this weekend. It rained and now the finish is bubbling. Previous owner did wood finish and have no idea what was used. Any suggestions?

SeaSlugs · 10-10-2016, 10:16 AM

From what google can share sounds like it got mositure under the protectant or the temp change drew it out of the improperly prepped wood.

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/385-...ting-problems/

Sounds like scrape off and re-finish is in order.

C26Pinelake · 10-10-2016, 11:19 AM

You have a major project ahead of you. Now we know what your winter project will be. Wayne

Rex_A_Lott · 10-10-2016, 11:25 AM

I dont know how to tell you how to figure out what you had, sorry. I think if it was me I would try to talk to somebody with some experience with old wooden boats and try to find a fix or a better solution. Good Luck

ctinnin · 10-10-2016, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.

C26Pinelake · 10-10-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ctinnin

Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.

As I said, a winter project! Wayne

Bruce · 10-10-2016, 12:27 PM

ronn · 10-10-2016, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.

Bruce has what you want to use. They may have used an interior urethane previously, and therein could be the problem.

Good Luck!

joncrane · 01-14-2021, 03:03 AM

Agree Sounds like the station wagon was finished with an interior varnish/poly.
Best Marine varnish I have ever used is Epipanes. Expensive but with many coats it lasts and lasts. Read the instructions, put on 7 to 10 coats. Regular marine varnish is impacted with car wash soaps.

Sitkins varnish is pretty good, but Epipanes is the very best.
Jon

DBSHELTON · 01-14-2021, 05:57 AM

Go to Jamestown Distributors website. I found a lot of info on products there. I am re-finishing parts on my Huckster and am using Total Boat Gleam marine spar varnish. So far so good.

David R. · 01-14-2021, 07:26 AM

Following, eventually building (recreating) a basket case AA huckster. Bright wood looks great but I’m wondering if paint would be more correct and maybe more durable on a huckster?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-14-2021, 09:11 AM

Guys, Post #9 that brought up this 5 year old posting is SPAM. This poster (Erik Martin) is not speaking of a Model-A Station Wagon.

jb-ob · 01-15-2021, 10:19 AM

'ctinin',

Feeling your pain... You might try a plastic credit card to scrape off the blistered varnish. When the card edge becomes dull, cut a fresh edge with a scissor.

If the varnished lifted with water, try soaking an area and repeat scraping. I'd even try blasting it with an air hose to see if the varnish will flake off.

Best.

10-10-2016, 10:06 AM	#1
ctinnin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 7	Station wagon wood I used a station wagon in a wedding this weekend. It rained and now the finish is bubbling. Previous owner did wood finish and have no idea what was used. Any suggestions?

10-10-2016, 10:16 AM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Station wagon wood From what google can share sounds like it got mositure under the protectant or the temp change drew it out of the improperly prepped wood. http://www.bobvila.com/articles/385-...ting-problems/ Sounds like scrape off and re-finish is in order. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-10-2016, 11:19 AM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Station wagon wood You have a major project ahead of you. Now we know what your winter project will be. Wayne

10-10-2016, 11:25 AM	#4
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: Station wagon wood I dont know how to tell you how to figure out what you had, sorry. I think if it was me I would try to talk to somebody with some experience with old wooden boats and try to find a fix or a better solution. Good Luck

10-10-2016, 11:28 AM	#5
ctinnin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 7	Re: Station wagon wood Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.

10-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#7
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 491	Re: Station wagon wood

10-10-2016, 12:47 PM	#8
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,648	Re: Station wagon wood Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time. Bruce has what you want to use. They may have used an interior urethane previously, and therein could be the problem. Good Luck!

01-14-2021, 03:03 AM	#9
joncrane Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: rochester Michigan Posts: 85	Re: Station wagon wood Agree Sounds like the station wagon was finished with an interior varnish/poly. Best Marine varnish I have ever used is Epipanes. Expensive but with many coats it lasts and lasts. Read the instructions, put on 7 to 10 coats. Regular marine varnish is impacted with car wash soaps. Sitkins varnish is pretty good, but Epipanes is the very best. Jon

01-14-2021, 05:57 AM	#10
DBSHELTON Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Kountze,TX Posts: 313	Re: Station wagon wood Go to Jamestown Distributors website. I found a lot of info on products there. I am re-finishing parts on my Huckster and am using Total Boat Gleam marine spar varnish. So far so good. Last edited by DBSHELTON; 01-14-2021 at 06:47 AM.

01-14-2021, 07:26 AM	#11
David R. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Virginia Posts: 434	Re: Station wagon wood Following, eventually building (recreating) a basket case AA huckster. Bright wood looks great but I’m wondering if paint would be more correct and maybe more durable on a huckster?

01-14-2021, 09:11 AM	#12
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,972	Re: Station wagon wood Guys, Post #9 that brought up this 5 year old posting is SPAM. This poster (Erik Martin) is not speaking of a Model-A Station Wagon. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-15-2021, 10:19 AM	#13
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 787	Re: Station wagon wood 'ctinin', Feeling your pain... You might try a plastic credit card to scrape off the blistered varnish. When the card edge becomes dull, cut a fresh edge with a scissor. If the varnished lifted with water, try soaking an area and repeat scraping. I'd even try blasting it with an air hose to see if the varnish will flake off. Best.