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**Bowtie468** · 02-05-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey guys, looking for a little feedback here. I've heard of people using automotive clearcoat over the color stain. For the most part, spar urethane looks great and has excellent durability, but.... it also has a goldish tint to it. In my case, i'm using a black stain (Minwax Ebony to be exact) and i'm not too keen on the goldish tint that it gives once applied over the ebony stain on my test boards. Seems that on all other colors, it richens the appearance of the stain. But not to my liking on the black.

Whats the 411 on using auto clearcoat. I'm concerned about compatability since the stain is oil-based. Please advise!!

HuggerCST · 02-05-2009, 12:34 PM

I've seen it done and it looked good Chris. Here's some info for you if you haven't seen it. http://www.mar-k.com/final_summary.html I used Helmsman and sanded all the edges smooth before I applied it.

mbgmike · 02-05-2009, 06:16 PM

We use automotive clear over a urethane finish but not just over the stain. I would seal the wood and stain with a quality urethane sealer and then after its dried apply the automotive clear in gloss,semi-gloss or whatever. LIke said go to Mar-k and see their instructions and tests.

02-05-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Bed wood + clearcoat question Hey guys, looking for a little feedback here. I've heard of people using automotive clearcoat over the color stain. For the most part, spar urethane looks great and has excellent durability, but.... it also has a goldish tint to it. In my case, i'm using a black stain (Minwax Ebony to be exact) and i'm not too keen on the goldish tint that it gives once applied over the ebony stain on my test boards. Seems that on all other colors, it richens the appearance of the stain. But not to my liking on the black. Whats the 411 on using auto clearcoat. I'm concerned about compatability since the stain is oil-based. Please advise!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide Last edited by Bowtie468; 02-05-2009 at 12:07 PM.

02-05-2009, 12:34 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Bed wood + clearcoat question I've seen it done and it looked good Chris. Here's some info for you if you haven't seen it. http://www.mar-k.com/final_summary.html I used Helmsman and sanded all the edges smooth before I applied it. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-05-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Bed wood + clearcoat question We use automotive clear over a urethane finish but not just over the stain. I would seal the wood and stain with a quality urethane sealer and then after its dried apply the automotive clear in gloss,semi-gloss or whatever. LIke said go to Mar-k and see their instructions and tests.



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