Exposed wood, how to cover?

[xizowudao]

Hi all,

I noticed the other day near the rear bumper of my jayco that the black plastic covering has broken off in a small section and exposed some wood. How would you guys go about covering this? Just duct tape the crap out of it and forget it? or should i try and replace the piece?

Thanks in advance!

[Shokyle1]

Eternabond tape is what I would do.

[mokurt]

I would try something like Flex Steel rubberized paint.

[curver900]

tape will hold water to the wood when it gets in so that is not a good solution..
IF it was me I would get a can of epoxy and epoxy it then paint it ...epoxy especially at the seam with the black covering so it doesn't allow moisture to intrude....

[xizowudao]

Ok thanks everyone! I will look into these solutions.

[Vicr]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Co...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Jagiven]

Supposedly Jayco uses some type of water/rot resistant wood on the underside. However, we have all heard of the soft floor issues around hatches and showers.

If it was me, I would peel back the plastic, and find good solid wood. Then I would seal the wood with a wood preserver. I personally like a home brew version of Boiled Linseed oil, turpentine and kerosene, equal amounts. Less Boiled Linseed oil is fine. Be careful with rags, as boiled linseed oil can self combust when contained. I brush it on until it does not want to absorb in to the wood. Surprisingly how much the would can absorb if it is dry and rotting. It can take a month for it to fully dry, as it soaks in deep. It will be solid after that, and you can paint it afterwards.

[xizowudao]

I ended up going with a combination of flex seal spray and eternabond tape. Hopefully it holds! we shall see in the long run