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Old 10-25-2017, 08:53 AM   #18
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Re: Wood Bed ?

I believe Helmsman poly is marine grade. I figure that's why it's called helmsman.

I personally don't like the idea of any hard finish like poly on a bed floor. You want something that "gets into" the wood, not lay on top like paint on steel. One scratch and the seal is broken. Only way to fix is sand out and re-coat. I use oils on exterior wood. Good old linseed oil and mineral spirits or turpentine is a great protector. I have also thinned down paint to a stain consistency, then a clear preservative oil or linseed/turp
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