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by fullcircle
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
Replies: 45
Views: 37670

CPES before and or after stain

Al, I just finished a test with CPES before stain and stain first and showed no difference in the color. I treated a piece of mahogany with CPES let dry for a week, sanded it pretty hard starting with 80 grit to remove the CPES from the top of the wood and working to 320 grit, I then stained it and ...
by fullcircle
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Z Spar or Epifanes Varnish?
Replies: 13
Views: 13158

John, have had no response on the vermillion stain. I found a small section of what seems to be the original varnish/stain under the windshield rubber. I did a test panel of the Chris Craft stain and I plan to see how close it is to the color. I also did a test panel with stain then cpes, and also c...
by fullcircle
Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Z Spar or Epifanes Varnish?
Replies: 13
Views: 13158

Z Spar or Epifanes Varnish?

Ok I have narrowed it down to one of two varnishes that I will use on my restoration project. I just wanted to know what everyont else thinks. Z Spar Flagship or Epifanes?
by fullcircle
Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
Replies: 45
Views: 37670

I am after that completely flat over restored glass like look that most of our customers request. That is why I was wondering how well the automotive urethanes we use on our cars would work. But the wood movement concernes me. Or can you get the varnish to look that good and last.
by fullcircle
Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:10 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
Replies: 45
Views: 37670

Since I own a shop and have a spray booth does anyone have experience with spraying varnish. My guess is an airless would work well.
by fullcircle
Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:53 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
Replies: 45
Views: 37670

How does varnish hold up to gasoline. If spilled while filling the boat will it dull the varnish?
by fullcircle
Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Anyone heard of a mahogany 7-520 vermilion filler stain
Replies: 0
Views: 3129

Anyone heard of a mahogany 7-520 vermilion filler stain

The build sheet for my 58 Chris Craft Continental said they used mahogany 7-520 vermilion filler stain. Does anyone know of this color. How about a source to get it?

Thanks Tom
by fullcircle
Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
Replies: 45
Views: 37670

What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats

I own a custom and classic car restoration shop. We are using the best urethane clears on our cars. When it comes to wood I get more people using varnish. Is this an old school approach or does it perform better? I was wondering what everyone thinks is the best clear to use on my new project Chris C...