Anyone interested in 83 Pace Arrow Tear down and Rebuild?

Bill.Satellite wrote:


You may not remember some of my previous posts but telling you (or anyone) what I really think is what I do. While the employment part was meant as tongue-in-cheek, it is an unusual use for this product. When working with a wood countertop I would be more interested in durability than water proofing. Is there any information as to whether the product is food safe? You will be working on, cutting on, preparing food on, a surface covered by a product designed for rust proofing (despite other claims). Do they claim their product to be food safe?

Yup, I remember.

With wood, moisture and humidity will cause swelling and shrinking. Between the construction adhesive between the black walnut and plywood on the bottom, and the sealing of the top with Por15, there should be no movement and no cracking, (checking). Since the Por15 is supposed to be completely waterproof, and extremely tough, I am willing to try it.

If I decide to, I can still cover this with Epoxy, or some other finish.

As far as food safe, I haven't seen anything about that.

We never cut anything on our counter tops, though. We always use a cutting board, in order to keep the counter from getting damaged, so I don't see that as an issue.

STBRetired wrote:
Like the wallpaper. The stone adds a nice contrast to all the wood. Hopefully the lack of UV protection won't be an issue inside the MH.

I have had some other stuff sitting inside the moho with Clear Por15 on it, and have seen no major difference after about 9 months. It's not sitting in direct sunlight though.

I still have the option of covering the counter tops with some other clear finish, that would give uv protection.

I plan on adding more stone wallpaper to the end of the counter below the counter top, which will make it look like a corner(ish) area. Hopefully I can get that on in a couple of days.

RLS7201 wrote:
Following your posts is really starting to get interesting. I love it when folks like you think outside the box.

Richard

Thanks for following. Glad you are enjoying it.

I really don't think being food safe would be an issue, my wife always uses a cutting board for her food prep so she would not damage the counter tops in our various houses and apartments.

fulltimin wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
He's using POR15 (a rust inhibitor) on his counters. He thinks this is more appropriate than coating designed for wood and you want to know if he is sanding between coats? If this guy is not actually a POR15 employee, he sure should be!

Don't hold back, tell me what you really think. Lol.

I am not a POR15 employee. I do not profit from POR15 in any way, shape, form, or fashion, or any other way.

I have just found a product that I like and when properly applied, works like a champ. Nothing more, nothing less.

As far as an appropriate coating - Por15's website says it best.










So, since the manufacturer says it is good for wood - I decided to agree with them.



Link for the first picture. Towards the bottom.



Link for the second picture. Click on the "Technical and test data".

You may not remember some of my previous posts but telling you (or anyone) what I really think is what I do. While the employment part was meant as tongue-in-cheek, it is an unusual use for this product. When working with a wood countertop I would be more interested in durability than water proofing. Is there any information as to whether the product is food safe? You will be working on, cutting on, preparing food on, a surface covered by a product designed for rust proofing (despite other claims). Do they claim their product to be food safe?

RLS7201 wrote:
Following your posts is really starting to get interesting. I love it when folks like you think outside the box.

Richard

Yeah, me too. I can't wait for him to get out of "The Box" :)

Like the wallpaper. The stone adds a nice contrast to all the wood. Hopefully the lack of UV protection won't be an issue inside the MH.

Following your posts is really starting to get interesting. I love it when folks like you think outside the box.

Richard

One thing that I forgot to add last night - from Por15's website.


LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

A POR-15® Rust Preventive Coating coating was subjected to 450°F for 10 hours; it remained hard and showed no apparent loss of adhesion A panel subjected to elongation was pulled beyond the yield point of the base metal without affecting the POR-15® Rust Preventive Coating coating.

Seems to me, that having something that will withstand 450 deg F, would be a good thing next to a hot stove top, rather than a finish that was "designed for wood", but won't take the heat.

Then again, that's just my view point, based on what the manufacturer says.

A while back, I made the statement - "There will be some surprises coming".

Tonight is one of those nights. This is on the drivers side, obviously just in front of the counter area. This is an area that has been designated for something "different", instead of the old, "blah" cabinets, or something.

Maybe a stove of some sort, or something. Not fully decided yet, but this will be the first thing we see when we enter the coach, since this is directly in front of the entry steps.

Yes, it's wallpaper, so I can change it if I want to.