I'd try a marine spar varnish with UV protection. Kneale Brownson knotnook@traverse.com >Phil, >I tried a water based laquer on my '91 200 knob and it's already trashed >in 5k miles. What finish do you have good results with? >TIA, >Wolff >P.S. I just checked and anew knob is $97. Ouch. > >P