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Spectra Bench Rebuild Resin Question

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VLP

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Just got done building a new rear bench for my Spectra. Built from treated lumber from Lowes. I know common practice is to coat it with resin to seal it. Question is since I am not going to be the one doing the installation of the vinyl, will the resin be too hard to staple through? I hadn't planned on actually glassing it, just epoxy resin coating. Also, being treated lumber, it has a dampness to it. Will this matter or can you just resin right over it? I don't want to do the whole thing just to be told that he can't staple it anymore and it will cost me to modify it. Anyone with experience or suggestion feel free to comment on this matter.
Thanks
 
VLP said:
Just got done building a new rear bench for my Spectra. Built from treated lumber from Lowes. I know common practice is to coat it with resin to seal it. Question is since I am not going to be the one doing the installation of the vinyl, will the resin be too hard to staple through? I hadn't planned on actually glassing it, just epoxy resin coating. Also, being treated lumber, it has a dampness to it. Will this matter or can you just resin right over it? I don't want to do the whole thing just to be told that he can't staple it anymore and it will cost me to modify it. Anyone with experience or suggestion feel free to comment on this matter.
Thanks
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You'll need the treated lumber to dry out first before glassing it. However it's treated wood so I would just add the vinyl. Both of my boats didn't have resin and glass on the "box"bench seat. I think you'll be alright without resin since it's treated.
 
Your upholsterer should have no problem stapling through resin. I redid the bottom of my bucket seats with new wood, resin and 17oz glass and the staples had no problem with the fiberglass. So I say go ahead and coat your wood, if you're still going to do that, even lay fiberglass if you want, should run into no problems. :bigthumb:
 
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