How to Build a DIY Fiberglass Tonneau Cover - Part 3 - How to Fiberglass Over Oil-based Stain

[@websurfer48]

Great videos! Thank you for sharing your process. I plan to follow your videos to make a cover for my truck. BTW - as a woodworker I ran into the same issue with oil-based stains & finishes; and you can put just about anything over oil-based finishes (including a water-based top coat) if you let the oil-based fully cure.

[@TheWoodHaven]

NOW you tell me.

[@websurfer48]

@@TheWoodHaven LOL

[@plm2ajm]

I used to work with fiberglass repairing Corvette bodies, I always showered in cold water, rinsing first, then washing with soap, before turning on the hot water. You really don't want to open your pores with hot water first.

[@TheWoodHaven]

That bore out true with this build.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good video Daryl thanks for the information.

[@TheWoodHaven]

You bet

[@lucky2knight]

I use to work with fiberglass n it's good to wear long sleeves so you don't get any of it on your arms. Shower with hot water. Hot water opens up the pours in your skin. Doing a good job. I have a roll up cover. Like your boxes in front. May leave my toolbox n cut my cover up to it...

[@TheWoodHaven]

Thanks Rob, it's made it through one summer and one winter so far and hasn't shown any wear.

[@campnut5351]

Surprised you didn't get any in arms while sanding without sleeves. Doing a good job.

[@TheWoodHaven]

Trust me, I got it in my arms. I won't make that mistake again.

[@americanstaffshire8558]

I thought you were going to gel coat the top surface . It’s a nice top though . Thanks for the tips . I. Going to make one and gel coat the top instead I’ll send you the finished product

[@TheWoodHaven]

That's awesome, I would love to see that. I have no experience with Gel Coat.

[@frankcarrerejr]

Great job, those fiberglass splitters are not fun. You will probably be feeling them for a week.

[@TheWoodHaven]

Been 2 weeks and counting. What a dumb mistake.