> >I am doing a design for some outdoor chess boards (with a budget) and am > >planning to make the boards from 2" squares of polished and rusted > >alternating squares.What is a good clear coat finish to use ? laquer? I know that real lacquer (as opposed to automotive or other acrylic "lacquer") WON'T hold up. I used some on a bird bath and it didn't do what I wished it would. Andy G.