Craig, I agree with Mike B on the polyurethane. I've seen it start peeling off in a short time.
What Dan suggested would probably be a good choice, or what I put on my bed wood. The guy at the local hardware store said that it has been used on decks in Fairbanks, Alaska with good results and durability, which is saying something. I had it tinted black, but they had it in about any color you'd like.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.