Boat Building Forum

Find advice on all aspects of building your own kayak, canoe or any lightweight boats

Re: How long until able to varnish
By:Grant Goltz - Squeedunk Kayaks
Date: 7/23/1999, 11:24 pm
In Response To: How long until able to varnish (Tony)

> I saw the discussion below on how long one should wait before varnishing,
> but there was such a range from over night to 30 days. I checked Nicks
> book and couldn't find the answer. So does it need a full cure or an
> initial cure or some where inbetween. I am using MAS Epoxy and Captain
> Varnish Would appreciate some input Thanks in advance Tony

Tony, Maybe it depends on the epoxy. I use Raka epoxy. I had to hurry up finishing my last boat to meet a photo schedule. The varnish went on after 3 days of epoxy cure. Not a problem. This one had a painted hull, and that was done 24 hours after the epoxy - again, no problem. Not my usual proceedure, but it worked fine. Good luck, but this probably still doesn't clear up your confusion.

Grant

Messages In This Thread

How long until able to varnish
Tony -- 7/23/1999, 2:34 pm
Re: How long until able to varnish
Grant Goltz - Squeedunk Kayaks -- 7/23/1999, 11:24 pm
Re: How long until able to varnish
Mike Hanks -- 7/23/1999, 11:04 pm
Re: How long until able to varnish
Dan Heyduk -- 7/23/1999, 4:24 pm
Re: How long until able to varnish
David Blodgett -- 7/24/1999, 10:52 am