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Botietruck · 01-30-2010, 10:10 AM

I used Bristol Finishes Marine Amber Clear. It is a 2-part mix. I applied 4 coats of that on both sides, ends & edges, then sanded with 400 grit and applied 2 coats of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Ultra 7000 clear, sanded with 400 grit and finished it off with 2 more coats of S/W clear. Alot of work, but it looks good and it is well protected.
I would stay away from the Minwax/Thompson's, etc. Go with a premium Marine finish. You won't be sorry.

01-30-2010, 10:10 AM	#34
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Automotive clearcoat on bed wood, how do i get the color? I used Bristol Finishes Marine Amber Clear. It is a 2-part mix. I applied 4 coats of that on both sides, ends & edges, then sanded with 400 grit and applied 2 coats of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Ultra 7000 clear, sanded with 400 grit and finished it off with 2 more coats of S/W clear. Alot of work, but it looks good and it is well protected. I would stay away from the Minwax/Thompson's, etc. Go with a premium Marine finish. You won't be sorry. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!