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Hey guys, did a search and couldn't find anything but I was wondering if anyone has any storage or protection methods to keep moisture away from the wood? I know keeping any of the wood bodied cars inside is a must, but I was wondering if keeping anything like baking soda or equivalent in the doors or behind seats would help absorb moisture if condensation or high humidity occurs?

Coating the wood is the only effective method in protecting the wood. Having the vehicle inside in a moderately dry environment is best. Not too dry as the wood shrinks and expands with moisture. Consistency is the key. If in a moist environment a dehumidifier can help. Car covers tend to trap moisture inside them which can be much harder on the paint and metal than wood.

Check this out . Its used on wooden boats.



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Interesting.....thanks for the tips guys. Maybe I'm being overprotective. It's just that so many cars have fitment issues that I was thinking maybe there's a process to help protect the wood.

I can't say much i just coated my 31 sedan with plucid from pur-15. 175.oo a gallon, but i think it will hold up well.And working around the car fitting pieces it help's from rubbing the finish off.

I'm using two coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane varnish by Minwax on all of my new '31 sedan wood. It's great stuff.

Jack Kennedy: yes. my 32 wood was all punky. not really rotted, but not solid. i treated it with this and it takes a screw, a tack, is really solid, and i don't have to do all that fine coachwork over. the stuff stops dry rot by completely encapsulating the fungus spores so they can't grow.

Thanks everyone for their input. I figured there were products out there that have been used with good success. I'll keep them in mind.