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Anyone use non-sanding varnish?
By:Jack
Date: 4/2/2001, 10:38 am

Hi All-

I am about to start the ‘glassing and finishing of my Guillemot.
Needed to wait for warm weather and income tax refund to proceed.

I’ve been mulling over what varnish to use.
I have seen several that say you don’t need to sand between coats.
Epiphanes makes one, and also Pettite makes Captain’s EZ-Care.
No sanding between coats, and UV absorbers too.
They say it can be top-coated with Captain’s or Flagship if a higher gloss is desired.

Has anyone any experience with these products?
Any good reason *not* to use it?

Also, how wide a roll of ‘glass do I need to buy?
27 yds at 50”, or 60”?
I’m planning on using 6 oz., with Raka 350 Hardener and 127 resin.

Thanks in advance-

Jack Gilman

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Anyone use non-sanding varnish?
Jack -- 4/2/2001, 10:38 am
Re: Anyone use non-sanding varnish?
Geo. Cushing -- 4/4/2001, 3:56 pm
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gary -- 4/2/2001, 5:26 pm
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David Hanson -- 4/2/2001, 4:11 pm
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Jenny -- 4/2/2001, 3:46 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/2/2001, 12:59 pm