I appreciate your comments about thinning the varnish out before applying.
Does it matter what is used as thinner..........I mean do I have to use Varsol.......Turpentine.........Laquer thinner.........or do I need to buy something special?
In your experience, does it help to apply the varnish using a foam roller v:s brushing only?
I do not have access to any spray equipment, so it is a toss up between the two other methods...........either brushing alone, or roller coat and then "dry brush" to remove any roller lap marks.............?
Comments?
thanks,
Doug
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Doug Carey
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preventing runs/sags in spar varnish
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Excellent timing on this gentlemen. Last night, after much delay, I started varnishing my Bob's 15'. I was so nervous as I regarded this as my last opportunity to screw this project up. I used Epiphanes with their brush thinner to a 50/50 mix (poured by hand)
I'm working in a shed and it was raining outside, so humidity concerned me.
I started with a foam roller - it produced a lot of bubbles, that brushed out easily. 1/4 way through, I switched to brush only - and it flowed on very well. Today it looks smooth and almost dry to the touch.
No RUNS - sorry Doug.
I'll see how the 2nd and 3rd coats apply. I plan on thinning ~20% and 5% respectively (or something like that)
Stuart
I'm working in a shed and it was raining outside, so humidity concerned me.
I started with a foam roller - it produced a lot of bubbles, that brushed out easily. 1/4 way through, I switched to brush only - and it flowed on very well. Today it looks smooth and almost dry to the touch.
No RUNS - sorry Doug.
I'll see how the 2nd and 3rd coats apply. I plan on thinning ~20% and 5% respectively (or something like that)
Stuart
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Doug Carey
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I appreciate the suggestions and also the successful results (Stuart!)
I guess when you are as inexperienced as I am, I rely on other experienced people to guide me.
It is very frustrating when the store selling the varnish does not recommend using the proper thinner to obtain best results.
I am using PETIT brand of spar varnish, so I guess that I need to go and buy a can of PETIT brand of thinner, rather than using varsol or turpentine to thin.
thanks,
Doug
I guess when you are as inexperienced as I am, I rely on other experienced people to guide me.
It is very frustrating when the store selling the varnish does not recommend using the proper thinner to obtain best results.
I am using PETIT brand of spar varnish, so I guess that I need to go and buy a can of PETIT brand of thinner, rather than using varsol or turpentine to thin.
thanks,
Doug
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Well, naivete is often our greatest assest.
It's my first time attempting this too. I've experienced a good mix of luck and common sense though. Just got it from the 2nd coat - I'll see in the AM.
I live in an area rich in boatbuilding history. And I grew up between 2 pretty old yacht squadrons (one has a prison from the Napoleonic War used for storage) which means there are many suppliers for anything seafaring close by.
Lots of wood suppliers, f'glass, and chandlers - you name it.
I'm about 1 1 /4 hrs from Pictou, Nova Scotia where on July 1 & 2 the Maritime Kite & Kayak Festival is happening - Glen is promoting it.
I bought varnish from The Binnacle http://ca.binnacle.com/ - they'll sell on-line in case any other want to order.
Good luck!
Stuart
It's my first time attempting this too. I've experienced a good mix of luck and common sense though. Just got it from the 2nd coat - I'll see in the AM.
I live in an area rich in boatbuilding history. And I grew up between 2 pretty old yacht squadrons (one has a prison from the Napoleonic War used for storage) which means there are many suppliers for anything seafaring close by.
Lots of wood suppliers, f'glass, and chandlers - you name it.
I'm about 1 1 /4 hrs from Pictou, Nova Scotia where on July 1 & 2 the Maritime Kite & Kayak Festival is happening - Glen is promoting it.
I bought varnish from The Binnacle http://ca.binnacle.com/ - they'll sell on-line in case any other want to order.
Good luck!
Stuart