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When I add new wood I drop it in the driveway a few times and sand down the corners/ edges, then stain, and finish. This gives it a "Worn" look that matches the rest of the woodwork on the hull so it does'nt "Jump out" at you screaming "New". The finish sticks better to the edges too, pointy edges wear down first on the finish. The console may turn out better than you think when you are finished the Brightwork, it often does.