Pretty same process so many other have done 1st - Green Scotch‑Brite Scrub till you don’t see the nasty brown soapy water. 2nd - Stained Red oak 2 coats. Minwax 70040444 Wood Finish Penetrating Stain. 2 light coats and waited 2 days before adding Varnish. 3rd - spar varnish spray - 4 coats maybe 5 Minwax 33250000 Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol, 11.5 ounce, Gloss Waited 3 days for it to cure before moving to the center section. 4 - Black semi gloss 3 coats Let it sit a day before removing tape and tee shirt protecting the varnish. Sent from my iPad using Classic Zcar Club mobile