treatment for new wooden veneer panels?

[cliveawn]

Hi,
I bought this and was wondering if i should treat the inside wood backing? its bare wood but with a veneer on the outside,thinking maybe I should varnish it?

https://www.vwheritage.com/231898233-8-piece-wood-interior-panel-kit-for-westfalia-helsinki
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Green 78 Westfalia Helsinki,

2056 with 41 x 34 valves,ported heads
Fully balanced
8,5:1CR
JPM Custom made cam
JPM 7075 dual taper pushrods
IDF 40's with 28mm venturi's
Python CSP 42mm exhaust.
115 HP

Daily driver 2017 Volvo V60 D5 hybrid
Rica stage 2 tune 345hp.

''Funny thing about common sense is that its not very common''

Seismic gun mechanic

[pioneer1]

if you are sure the factory didn't seal them I would for sure-only cost a couple $$ but good insurance
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[ewdb92]

I threw some wood sealer on the backs of my panels, but mostly for protection against window leaks (vent windows being left open/failed seals) or door panels getting rained on. Unless you live in a really humid climate, I don't think sealer is necessary.
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[cliveawn]

Im busy doing my 78 Westy down to bare metal respray,i need it to last and look like new.
I think some thinly coated varnish might do it.
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Green 78 Westfalia Helsinki,

2056 with 41 x 34 valves,ported heads
Fully balanced
8,5:1CR
JPM Custom made cam
JPM 7075 dual taper pushrods
IDF 40's with 28mm venturi's
Python CSP 42mm exhaust.
115 HP

Daily driver 2017 Volvo V60 D5 hybrid
Rica stage 2 tune 345hp.

''Funny thing about common sense is that its not very common''

Seismic gun mechanic

[alaskadan]

Sealing the backside of a laminated countertop is a good idea to prevent warpage . The laminate is impervious to moisture but the other side isn't and can absorb ambient humidity and can expand causing warpage. That's why those crappy home depot countertops are always cupped. Be careful in your case because the substrate is so thin too heavy of a coat of finish may soften the glue holding the laminate on. Thin fast drying coats is best.

[cliveawn]

I think I will apply a thin coat of varnish just to be safe,thanks all for the tips and advice.
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Green 78 Westfalia Helsinki,

2056 with 41 x 34 valves,ported heads
Fully balanced
8,5:1CR
JPM Custom made cam
JPM 7075 dual taper pushrods
IDF 40's with 28mm venturi's
Python CSP 42mm exhaust.
115 HP

Daily driver 2017 Volvo V60 D5 hybrid
Rica stage 2 tune 345hp.

''Funny thing about common sense is that its not very common''

Seismic gun mechanic

[nodrenim]

I most definitely would seal those new panels with a marine grade spar varnish, on the backside. Cheapest insurance you can get. Good luck with the resto, and post us some pics!

[cliveawn]

Excellent!
Got 6 weeks at sea then it starts!
Motor is coming out too,pics will be posted....
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Green 78 Westfalia Helsinki,

2056 with 41 x 34 valves,ported heads
Fully balanced
8,5:1CR
JPM Custom made cam
JPM 7075 dual taper pushrods
IDF 40's with 28mm venturi's
Python CSP 42mm exhaust.
115 HP

Daily driver 2017 Volvo V60 D5 hybrid
Rica stage 2 tune 345hp.

''Funny thing about common sense is that its not very common''

Seismic gun mechanic

[cliveawn]

I will also be using Dynamat extreme as sound proofing,can I also use Rockwool? If so,where do I fit the vapour barrier if needed?
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Green 78 Westfalia Helsinki,

2056 with 41 x 34 valves,ported heads
Fully balanced
8,5:1CR
JPM Custom made cam
JPM 7075 dual taper pushrods
IDF 40's with 28mm venturi's
Python CSP 42mm exhaust.
115 HP

Daily driver 2017 Volvo V60 D5 hybrid
Rica stage 2 tune 345hp.

''Funny thing about common sense is that its not very common''

Seismic gun mechanic

[Hoody]

Be cardful what you use to seal those panels. I personally would use an oil based sealer. You want something with low VOC's. I chose a water based outdoor spray bomb urethane. It's called Rustoleum "varathane". Good luck!