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Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
By:Bobby Curtis
Date: 9/7/1999, 5:59 pm
In Response To: Re: Clear scratch resistant finish (Pete Campbell)

> Bobby, I have been using a Master Spar Varnish sold by Columbia Paints. It
> offers UV protection. They sell a catalyst - hardener that you add at
> 1:16. It is very toxic, and requires respiratory protection, but I have
> been very happy with the results. I have been using it for ten years on
> canoes and kayaks. It's durable! If you need more specific information let
> me know and I will get the product lables. Pete

I'm interested in more details, and I gather that others would be also. The product labels would be very helpfull. Also, how often do you have to recoat the bottom of the hulls you have used Master Spar Varnish on?

Bobby

Messages In This Thread

Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/6/1999, 8:28 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ken Katz -- 9/8/1999, 10:56 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/10/1999, 8:48 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ken Katz -- 9/16/1999, 9:37 pm
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Ian Johnston -- 9/10/1999, 10:41 pm
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Jeff DeJongh -- 9/7/1999, 5:42 pm
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Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 6:03 pm
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Pete Campbell -- 9/7/1999, 12:27 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ian Johnston -- 9/8/1999, 3:04 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 5:59 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Peter S. Mclaren -- 9/12/1999, 3:16 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/13/1999, 8:37 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Pete Campbell -- 9/8/1999, 2:28 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/8/1999, 7:09 pm
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Dean Trexel -- 9/6/1999, 6:17 pm
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Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 8:49 am
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Ian Johnston -- 9/7/1999, 1:56 am
Re: The Holy Grail
Dean Trexel -- 9/7/1999, 4:12 pm
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Ian Johnston -- 9/8/1999, 2:46 am