Strip kayak builders, what varnish have you had best luck with? My criteria are: -UV protection -Durablility -compatibility with epoxy -not overly glossy *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I'm currently using Z-Spar Captains Varnish (1015). It went on pretty easily. It has been only been on for about 2 weeks but came highly recommended. It is very glossy though. For some better "long term" advice I would recommend posting a message on Nich Schade's strip building BBS at: http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/cgi-bin/KBbbs.cgi Woody > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Rampage > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 10:33 PM > To: Paddlewise > Subject: [Paddlewise] Varnish > > > Strip kayak builders, what varnish have you had best luck with? > > My criteria are: > -UV protection > -Durablility > -compatibility with epoxy > -not overly glossy > ****************************************************************** > ********* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > ****************************************************************** > ********* > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
FWIW, I don't have a strip kayak but I have used Epiphanes (spelling?) varnish on a bunch of marine brightwork as well as my garage doors. It seems to hold up well to the sun and salt and outlived a couple of poly finishes I tried. I have no idea about epoxy compatibility. The gloss finish is very glossy but they have a semi-flat too. They suggest you build up the base coats with full gloss then switch to the flat for the finish coats. This should add to the durability. I bought it at boatUS and it was fairly pricy ~$20/quart plus you should get thinner for the first couple of coats. TM *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Sorry the following was used without epoxy, but maybe of interest for some one. I have used Owatrol (spelling may be wrong) Part one (oil) and part two (varnish), this is used on sailing boats (teak decks). Apply the oil fist till the wood doesn't soak it up any more. Sand the boat (fine sand paper) then apply the varnish 2 or 3 layers. The big thing about having used oil is when you crack the varnish water doesn't get into the wood. Groetjes, Len -----Original Message----- From: Rampage [SMTP:tgpage_at_nh.ultranet.com] Sent: 19 March 1999 03:33 To: Paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] Varnish Strip kayak builders, what varnish have you had best luck with? My criteria are: -UV protection -Durablility -compatibility with epoxy -not overly glossy *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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