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- Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:17 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
- Replies: 45
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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 ...
- Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:05 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Z Spar or Epifanes Varnish?
- Replies: 13
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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...
- Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:46 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Z Spar or Epifanes Varnish?
- Replies: 13
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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?
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:54 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
- Replies: 45
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- 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
- 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
- Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:42 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Anyone heard of a mahogany 7-520 vermilion filler stain
- Replies: 0
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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
Thanks Tom
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:29 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: What is the best varnish/urethane to use on wood boats
- Replies: 45
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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...