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Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
By:Frank
Date: 6/9/1999, 9:41 am
In Response To: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane (Mike Gardner)

>I used it on both a CLC Chesapeake 16 and a Patuxent 17.5. It seems to hold up OK. I refinished the bottom of the Ches 16 this year to cover up scratches and stuff. It sanded OK and looks good. I bought a gallon of it 1 1/2 years ago. It has turned darker and needed thinned a little - but the finish is great. I haven't noticed any peeling - but I used 400 grit or steel wool between coats. The instructions mention something about sanding if the coat has dried over some amount ot time. Both CLC's have only been used in fresh water and are stored inside when not in use.

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