Varnish

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JesseP
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Location: East Central, AB

Varnish

Post by JesseP »

Hey everyone its me again.

My epifanes Varnish and thinner just showed up on my door step and i'm eager to start glossing this thing!!

Any advice before I start?

What mix should I use?, Method of applying? Tried and true methods?

Thanks again everyone! You've all been great helps

JP
I'm up to my torch.
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Cruiser
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Re: Varnish

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Question #3 gives their suggestions:

http://ru.epifanes.com/qanda.htm

I thin up to 50% first coat, 20-25% second and about 10-15 % on the third. Anything after that would be 5-10%.




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Jim Dodd
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Re: Varnish

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Thanks for the link Brian !
Great info !

I've always felt my finishes were sub par. Hopefully I'll improve.

Jim
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JesseP
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Re: Varnish

Post by JesseP »

Brain Thanks A lot for the link that is exactly what I was looking for.

As always this forum to the rescue.

Thanks again.
I'm up to my torch.
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