When you go to put the clearcoat on it stand the board's up in a pan of the clear you're going to use and let it soak overnight. Those boards will eventually split on the end if you don't. I wished I had a picture of it, it's been in my 37 truck for over 25 years....but ill admit it needs to be redone now. It sits both, in my shop and outside. ( I used oak with light stain in case i ever want to go darker.)
