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Re: Exotic wood beds
The woods that weather best have the least feature in the grain.If you cosider the use,many won`t need a good weathering wood.If it`s stored inside most of the time and/or a tonneau or hard cover is used.The biggest concern would be the underside when caught in the rain.I won`t decide on the exact wood until I get ready for paint on my project(s).
As far as color-matched finishes go,you can thin out your body paint to create a stain.I am considering this and leaving the wood "open".As in no sealer other than maybe an oil.Depending on how refined my paint is (satin or shiney) I`m considering a weathered look that I can still haul stuff on.I`m thinking "casual" will be my truck`s attitude when done.I love those cabinet-grade bed floors.I just think mine will more of a nut`n`bolt restored DD.
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