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cali_surfer · 03-21-2002, 08:00 AM

I have a woodbed on my truck and had problems with finding a decent finish that would last. I had varnish on the boards, but it only lasted about 4-6 months before started to peel and receive water damage. What I have on the boards now is 3 coats of automotive clearcoat. It has been 6 months and the wood looks good as new, and its a lot shinier than the varnish ever was. Only downside is the cost. I had left over clearcoat, used about half a gallon, and this stuff costs about $250/gal.

03-21-2002, 08:00 AM	#10
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	I have a woodbed on my truck and had problems with finding a decent finish that would last. I had varnish on the boards, but it only lasted about 4-6 months before started to peel and receive water damage. What I have on the boards now is 3 coats of automotive clearcoat. It has been 6 months and the wood looks good as new, and its a lot shinier than the varnish ever was. Only downside is the cost. I had left over clearcoat, used about half a gallon, and this stuff costs about $250/gal. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)