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Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
By:Jay Babina
Date: 6/9/1999, 9:08 am
In Response To: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane (Mike Gardner)

> I am getting closer to completing my Coho and am planning to varnish with
> West Marine's Skipper (actually Z-Spar Captain but $2 or so cheaper).
> While getting some sandpaper, I saw MINWAX Helmsman Spar Urethane cans and
> the sample wood with the various stain and finish coats on it. The Spar
> Urethane looked good and was tough. The literature says it contains UV
> absorbers and is especially resistant to sun damage and protects against
> moisture, sun, and salt air. Does anyone have any experience with this
> stuff? Thanks Mike

Messages In This Thread

MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Mike Gardner -- 6/8/1999, 9:26 pm
Why Varnish?
John Waddington -- 6/10/1999, 6:42 am
Re: Why Varnish?
Dan Lindberg -- 6/10/1999, 1:52 pm
Re: other urethane
Dan Lindberg -- 6/9/1999, 1:30 pm
Re: other urethane
C Terry -- 6/9/1999, 4:28 pm
Re: Thanks
Dan Lindberg -- 6/10/1999, 1:41 pm
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Frank -- 6/9/1999, 9:41 am
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Jay Babina -- 6/9/1999, 9:08 am
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Greg Steeves -- 6/9/1999, 12:03 am