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petehoovie · 09-28-2018, 12:47 PM

I'm going to replace the toe board in the '34. The new board is unfinished. Looking at the original board, the finish is black but I can't discern if it's black stain or black paint? Which product should I use on the new board? I'm thinking a black exterior stain like a deck stain would be ideal for this job. Any recommendations here?

RalphM · 09-28-2018, 12:50 PM

Are used black stain on my 31 and it came out really nice

petehoovie · 09-28-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphM

Are used black stain on my 31 and it came out really nice

What was the brand of the stain you used? Was it an exterior stain?

RalphM · 09-28-2018, 01:30 PM

I will have to look at the can when I get home, been about five years since I did it.
It seems to hold up real good, I have driven in the rain a few times.

DavidG · 09-28-2018, 03:26 PM

Olympic in ebony.

petehoovie · 09-28-2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Olympic in ebony.

Semi-transparent or solid?

6lucky13 · 09-28-2018, 03:41 PM

I used Minwax Polyshades Stain and Polyurethane in 1 -step...Classic Black Gloss. Looks great...sorry no pics.

Kube · 09-28-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Olympic in ebony.

I also use Ebony black but Minwax product.
I tend to let it soak to get the wood as dark as possible. Typically little grain remains to be detected. On occasion two coats are required.
NOT gloss.

Tinker · 09-28-2018, 10:54 PM

Ebony works well for wood. stain or semi transparent stain, solid is paint with some stain.

As mentioned. top Satin finish. Flat finish is for ratrods or suspension parts. You can do gloss if you like. It'll wear down on floor boards. Just my nickle, and sorting you a dime.

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TJ · 09-29-2018, 09:36 AM

I use Minwax Ebony.

DavidG · 09-29-2018, 10:39 AM

As Mike indicates, no gloss, like the original. I also have used Minwax ebony which seems to be more widely available than Olympic.

RalphM · 09-29-2018, 11:27 AM

Yep, exactly what I used!

cas3 · 09-29-2018, 12:02 PM

hope you have the lid on tight ralph !

JSeery · 09-30-2018, 02:13 PM

Here you go Ralph. At the North Pole things get all turned around!

09-28-2018, 12:47 PM	#1
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,077	Toe Board Finish .... I'm going to replace the toe board in the '34. The new board is unfinished. Looking at the original board, the finish is black but I can't discern if it's black stain or black paint? Which product should I use on the new board? I'm thinking a black exterior stain like a deck stain would be ideal for this job. Any recommendations here? __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

09-28-2018, 12:50 PM	#2
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Toe Board Finish .... Are used black stain on my 31 and it came out really nice

09-28-2018, 01:30 PM	#4
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Toe Board Finish .... I will have to look at the can when I get home, been about five years since I did it. It seems to hold up real good, I have driven in the rain a few times.

09-28-2018, 03:26 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Toe Board Finish .... Olympic in ebony.

09-28-2018, 03:41 PM	#7
6lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Poway, CA (San Diego County) Posts: 120	Re: Toe Board Finish .... I used Minwax Polyshades Stain and Polyurethane in 1 -step...Classic Black Gloss. Looks great...sorry no pics. __________________ Kerry

09-28-2018, 10:54 PM	#9
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Toe Board Finish .... Ebony works well for wood. stain or semi transparent stain, solid is paint with some stain. As mentioned. top Satin finish. Flat finish is for ratrods or suspension parts. You can do gloss if you like. It'll wear down on floor boards. Just my nickle, and sorting you a dime. . Last edited by Tinker; 09-28-2018 at 11:05 PM.

09-29-2018, 09:36 AM	#10
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Toe Board Finish .... I use Minwax Ebony.

09-29-2018, 10:39 AM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Toe Board Finish .... As Mike indicates, no gloss, like the original. I also have used Minwax ebony which seems to be more widely available than Olympic.

09-29-2018, 12:02 PM	#13
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,568	Re: Toe Board Finish .... hope you have the lid on tight ralph !