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Re: Looking for a good varnish
By:Larry C.
Date: 5/16/1999, 4:47 pm
In Response To: Re: Looking for a good varnish (Kenneth Paul)

> I also am a fan of Z-spars varnish, though I prefer thier flagship
> varnish. I would recomend that you thin the varnish 10 or 15 % with
> Z-spars T-11 brushing thinner to make the varnish brush on easier.
> Kenny> I'm at the point of varnishing and am looking for some
> suggestions on a

Kenneth, I dont know if its just me but, I found that "Flagship" has to be thinned and was more difficult to apply(for me). The "Captains" worked great right out of the can and was MUCH easier to apply. I know the Flagship has better UV protection but, my boats are stored indoors and have travel covers.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Looking for a good varnish
Bruce E. -- 5/14/1999, 9:13 pm
Re: Looking for a good varnish
Kenneth Paul -- 5/14/1999, 10:50 pm
Re: Looking for a good varnish
Larry C. -- 5/16/1999, 4:47 pm
Thick Flagship Varnish
Jay Babina -- 5/17/1999, 12:21 pm
Re: Looking for a good varnish
Larry C. -- 5/14/1999, 9:47 pm
Re: Looking for a good varnish
AL BRATTON -- 5/19/1999, 3:47 pm