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Re: Winter Varnishing
By:Bruce H.
Date: 1/3/2001, 6:05 pm
In Response To: Winter Varnishing (BruceK)

The varnish will dry, but more slowly than at higher temps.

The cold will thicken the varnish, which can cause sags and runs. One way to compensate is to warm the varnish by putting it in a bucket of warm water.....this will help a lot with the sags...or you can just add some thinner. good luck.

Messages In This Thread

Winter Varnishing
BruceK -- 1/2/2001, 10:10 pm
Re: Winter Varnishing
Bruce H. -- 1/3/2001, 6:05 pm
Accelerator?
Gini L. -- 1/3/2001, 11:08 am
Re: Winter Varnishing
Ken Finger -- 1/3/2001, 7:21 am
Re: Winter Varnishing
Mike -- 1/2/2001, 10:15 pm