STAINING MY NEW TRAILER DECK WITH THOMPSON'S WATERSEAL

[@garyjubar5733]

It goes much faster if you trim around the edges with a brush, then use a cheap paint roller with a long handle and roll it on.

[@futurechamp2]

I agree

[@tazzthedoodle7861]

Looks way better than used oil and diesel

[@Thunderrolls87]

I just sealed my 2024 Carry On 5x8. Thanks for the video!

[@glenntaylor4844]

I put Thompson’s water seal with stain on my trailer (darker in color) last year. I was wanting to reapply another coat this year but it just beads on top of the wood. I’m debating on sanding the surface and try again to see if it will adhere to the surface. You said you reapplied another coat after two hours. Did you have trouble with the new coat just beading on top of the wood?

[@CrandallEquipment]

I did not have that issue. I was within the recommended re-coat window. If it has been a year, I would search around to see if Thompson’s has any re-coating directions.

[@thebuyingseller]

You want it to bead up…that means it’s doing its job and another coat isn’t necessary 🤔

[@charleshouse5541]

I rebuilt the trailer floor on my lufkin 45 foot semi tractor trailer flat bed and used thompsons. Put three coats on it and never ever regretted it! OUTSTANDING RESULTS🤙

[@wethepeople8542]

There called stop marks never stop mid grain when staining wood.

[@tonydize3944]

Looks good I will do the same thing to my trailer

[@davidfreer4190]

Thanks bro! I'm definitely going to give this a try. Totally rebuilding my 6 x 10 trailer.

[@anthonydterry]

Cool man I’m about to do this to my trailer this weekend!

[@jaredmay100]

It has to be sanded for it to work long-term.

[@gwhizzle123]

i barely picked up a 2021 big tex 12ft utility trailer as well and got the semi transparent version. definitely looking forward to the results after seeing your video.

[@CrandallEquipment]

It has held up great so far! Holds it's color very nice. Hope yours works out just as good!

[@luissonoma6255]

What made you go with that color? I’ve always use that color but in the Home Depot “Olympic” brand. Off your video it doesn’t look as bold, maybe because the wood is fresh & the green tint from it being treated stick out, so I’m thinking of going with the Sedona Red in semi-transparent. I’m purchasing new wood so I’ll let it dry out before sealing it & I’m doing it off the trailer to catch the sides.

[@joshuamichael2463]

My dad just replaced the boards on a trailer and now he’s thinking sod rubbing it down with used motor oil and diesel, any of y’all have any experience with such a technique?

[@handsydirector4862]

How did the used oil treatment work out?

[@pvp64]

How has it held up over the last 3 years?

[@CrandallEquipment]

Great. I’ve resealed it once since then.

[@pvp64]

Okay Thanks, I am going to do the Thompson's transparent this weekend.@@CrandallEquipment

[@robertschafer8734]

Did this to my big Tex 6 bye 12 as well put 3 coats on it actually and a month later it’s already growing mold/mildew on the deck and it’s not easy to pressure wash of without removing the stain.. not sure what I’m going to do now!

[@cole4406]

Motor oil is my advice

[@dannyboyd1299]

If the wood was wet and not dried out after about a year of sitting you risk the mold, sand it and do it again

[@chriskriwer4424]

Why not do the underside as well?

[@seco5150]

You could probably put 1 coat , but it would probably take longer to dry. But I wouldn’t do the bottom. but it probably depends if there’s a lot of snow there then it’s a good idea to waterproof bottom.

[@bobbytoledo.]

How has it held up? Anything you wish you did differently, etc.?

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, that really looks good. What do you use your trailer for Is it lawn care or just other things? Thanks

[@d.j.powell6521]

Great video. Protecting mine tomorrow!

[@bigbean78]

That looks great man! I might have to try that transparent cedar on mine this week.

[@CrandallEquipment]

It has held up really well. It has been just over a year since I did it. I still have some left so I will do another coat here in a few weeks. Everybody that sees it loves the way it looks.

[@bigbean78]

@@CrandallEquipment My local Menards has some of the all in one Thompson’s on clearance. They have Mountain Cedar but the Pacific Redwood looks like that would be a great color as well.

[@luissonoma6255]

@@bigbean78Which one did you go with & how is it holding up?

[@bigbean78]

@@luissonoma6255 I used the cedar color Thompson’s and it came out nice with 2 coats.

[@lookmomnohands8061]

Thanks for the video I’m gonna do the same

[@dougtraub4895]

Is it slippery in the rain?

[@danielpadgett2831]

I used the same Thompson's water sealer on my trailer

[@dougtraub4895]

Is it slippery when wet?

[@danielpadgett2831]

@@dougtraub4895 no it is not

[@perez8521]

Is it slippery?

[@CrandallEquipment]

Absolutely not. Just like staining a deck at your house

[@jersonmancebo7453]

How does it holds up do you recommend this one

[@CrandallEquipment]

I’ve recoated it one other time, last year. It is holding up just fine. No complaints.

[@jersonmancebo7453]

I es trying find this exact one but I can’t it’s there way you can provided a link please

[@jersonmancebo7453]

Also do you recommend doing it around this time of the year it’s about 57 degrees right now in my area

[@CrandallEquipment]

@@jersonmancebo7453 you will just have to give it plenty of time to dry. Leave it in the sun.

[@dougrichardson1980]

Does it get slippery when wet?

[@CrandallEquipment]

It does not. It doesn’t have any kind of gloss finish. So no slickness at all.

[@dajonczy427]

Can't see your face with sunglasses on 😢

[@justinbryant6676]

What about the bottom?