Hi and welcome Chris!

I am not gonna lie my eyes got caught because of the Forrest Gump movie reference ahahah!
Such a good movie!

Anyways, the advice anyone would give you is seal it and wax it... And I guess it would work, for a time.
But since you seem to be looking for a more permanent and weather-proof solution.
I'd suggest you to go for a pro-applied coating.
Most of them are good so I am not gonna suggest anything here...