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Strip: Refinishing options? *LINK*
By:Ian in Vancouver
Date: 1/15/2003, 2:03 pm

After one year, I want to do a little refinish to my Endeavour, particularly the hull, which has many scratches. The original finish is several coats of Epiphane varnish. I feel that this finish may not be the most abrasive-resistant, and it has the disadvantage that it should not be applied in the cool/cold temperatures of my unheated garage. I am considering recoating with clear urethane (after a light 220 sanding) Any comments or cautions? Does anyone have any experience with Bristol Finish? This is a very expensive 3-part acrylic urethane, traditional amber, said to be very tough, UV resistant, and can be applied at freezing temperatures. It is apparently fully compatible over sound varnish.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Refinishing options? *LINK*
Ian in Vancouver -- 1/15/2003, 2:03 pm
Re: Strip: Refinishing options? *LINK*
Ken Finger -- 1/16/2003, 8:17 am
Re: Strip: Refinishing options?
Ted Henry -- 1/15/2003, 3:24 pm
Re: Bristol finish *LINK* *Pic*
Shawn Baker -- 1/15/2003, 2:32 pm