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Re: Strip: How many coats of varnish *PIC*
By:Dan Caouette (CSCWC)
Date: 7/11/2013, 3:30 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: How many coats of varnish (Nick Riccardi)

Hi Dan, is there any difference among urethanes or is there one just for water usage thanks Nick R

There's a lot of different urethane clear coats on the market but their basically the same (like epoxy that way). You can buy marine clear urethanes but I've had great luck using regular automotive clears. They're usually made for collision shops, custom painters and refinishers. People leave their cars and trucks outside in pretty harsh elements for years. Why would it not work on a kayak? They're not constantly submerged. Same deal as with varnish which is technically a top-side coating. Some products are better than others. Like any coating you get what you pay for. Some have more UV protection, higher gloss, etc.

One caveat: automotive urethanes need to be sprayed. You really need a good paint booth and the proper equipment to spray them correctly and safely.

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Charles Robinson -- 7/10/2013, 2:07 pm
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Sodbuster -- 7/10/2013, 2:58 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 7/10/2013, 5:21 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 7/10/2013, 6:39 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 7/10/2013, 7:48 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/10/2013, 7:52 pm
Re: Strip: How many coats of varnish My mistake
Marc Upchurch -- 7/10/2013, 8:49 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 7/10/2013, 11:55 pm
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Charles Robinson -- 7/11/2013, 8:39 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 7/15/2013, 1:18 pm
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Jeff Horton -- 7/11/2013, 12:26 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/11/2013, 2:26 pm
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Charles Robinson -- 7/11/2013, 2:59 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/11/2013, 3:08 pm
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Nick Riccardi -- 7/11/2013, 3:14 pm
Re: Strip: How many coats of varnish *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/11/2013, 3:30 pm
Do you paddle that boat?
Jay Babina -- 7/11/2013, 5:09 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/11/2013, 6:18 pm
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SCOTT FITZGERRELL -- 7/18/2013, 3:38 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/19/2013, 8:53 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/21/2013, 2:15 am
Close-up of the deck *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/11/2013, 6:22 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/11/2013, 6:25 pm
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Allan -- 7/11/2013, 6:49 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 7/12/2013, 4:12 am
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Charles Robinson -- 7/12/2013, 8:37 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/12/2013, 2:47 pm
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David Bartnowski -- 7/12/2013, 5:52 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/12/2013, 2:50 pm
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Gene -- 7/13/2013, 12:47 pm
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Allan -- 7/13/2013, 5:56 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 7/14/2013, 2:28 am
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Mike Savage -- 7/15/2013, 4:48 am
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Gene -- 7/14/2013, 9:09 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/15/2013, 12:46 am
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Gene -- 7/15/2013, 9:11 am