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96blazr · 12-05-2012, 09:57 PM

What's the goal here? You want to tint it and then be able to throw stuff in the back without damaging the wood "too much"?
I agree with a lot of the other guys suggestions and look for more of a Marine grade products.
I did mine with Carolina Ash with 2 coats of Minwax Medium-Oak and then 4 coats of the Marine Spar-Varnish. Oh and remember to sand between all coats of Varnish.
Good luck. Post pics on how it goes and the finished product.

12-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#43
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Automotive clearcoat on bed wood, how do i get the color? What's the goal here? You want to tint it and then be able to throw stuff in the back without damaging the wood "too much"? I agree with a lot of the other guys suggestions and look for more of a Marine grade products. I did mine with Carolina Ash with 2 coats of Minwax Medium-Oak and then 4 coats of the Marine Spar-Varnish. Oh and remember to sand between all coats of Varnish. Good luck. Post pics on how it goes and the finished product. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary