Varnish makes pressure treated pine look good at a distance.
I have seen some luan panels that looked pretty nice and
when you add "any" finish, it looks better.

It "is" mahogany.

Morris Dovey wrote:
Morris Dovey wrote:

In my dreams! It's _really_ cheap luan-faced 3/4" plywood.

You can see just how cheap by following the link below and looking at
the 4th photo from the bottom of the page...