Bed Protection
 

Wood stained with clear.whats better polyurathane or varnish? What have others used and been happy with? Thanks

Re: Bed Protection
 

I put Thompsons Wood sealer on mine, there's no gloss but there's protection.

Re: Bed Protection
 

hey copso53! i just did my bed clear,with poleurathen, it came out fantastic! i put 3 coats on with sanding between coats. i used 220 grit paper between coats. after that i put another 3 coats on sanding with 320 for coat 4-5. i also used a 2 inch roller on the last 3 coats. it worked wonders for me!just my 2 cents worth. good luck, have fun!

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I use my truck as a truck, so I didn't bother with polyurethane or anything like that. I lay down a layer of deck sealer every now and again. No gloss, keeps the wood looking good, and its easy to lay down.

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Marine Spar Varnish
Think about it.... it's what is used on antique wooden boats.
You'll only find it at actual paint stores, not Lowes/Home Depot type stores.
If you can coat a wooden boat, then plop it in the water for several years, that's gotta be the best bet for protecting your wood bed.
It's what I used.