First of all, what is the condition of the panel now and is it a teak that
you want to preserve. If it is teak, I would use a clear polyester and then
top it with a clear polyurethane. If you want to color the wood, use the
high build to fill the grain and then a poly over the top. If you don't
want a high gloss, blend in talc with the urethane as a flattening agent(if
the paint company doesn't have one you can buy).
Good Luck
Bruce
Shield Finishes and Nauticoat Marine Finish Systems
www.shieldfinishes.com
Silent Running wrote in message
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Can anybody give me their thoughts on finishing a plywood panel. In
the heads I want a white easy wipe down surface; I've thought of
formica but is there a paint finish that gives a very hard and smooth
finish or how about white pigmented epoxy?

TIA
Pete