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Mike Marlow
 
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Default repairing/restoring rotted plywood


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I have a truck camper that is over 30 years old. Some of the plywood
in this camper is weather checked and/or rotted. It's 3/4 inch
plywood, and I don't know if it's "treated" or not.

The wood is dry.

The rotted areas are exposed to the sun sometimes.

I am soon going to sand the surface of this plywood.

What product or products would work for me to brush on this wood? I
want to stop further deterioration, and also give some strength to the
rotted areas. I'm not too concerned with the cosmetics of this plywood
after this operation, but _AM_ concerned about giving or restoring
some structural strength to it.

Replacing the plywood is NOT an option.

Thank you....... Lee Carkenord


Why is replacing the plywood NOT an option? That's really your best route.
You could apply a coat of fiberglass over the bad areas, making sure to
reach out on to good wood. Apply it per the directions and paint when done.

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-Mike-