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Re: UV protection (Auto polish)
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 5/27/1998, 11:47 am

Many car waxes advertise UV protection. You could put this on over varnish (give plenty of curing), or put on temporary until you get to varnish (wet sand before applying the varnish)

> A freind was showing me his CLC he built last year, varnished
> and then paddled all last summer (multiple trips). It was stored inside
> when not in use.

> When he pulled off the hatches you could see a distinct ring
> under the hatch rim. The rest of the deck had some cloudy discolouration
> despite 4-5 coats of varnish.

Messages In This Thread

delaying varnishing ?
Buzzy -- 5/25/1998, 11:47 pm
Re: delaying varnishing ?
Mike Scarborough -- 5/29/1998, 6:23 pm
Re: delaying varnishing ?
Nick Schade -- 5/26/1998, 3:34 pm
Re: delaying varnishing ?
David S -- 5/26/1998, 10:56 am
delaying varnishing ? Those evil solar rays . . .
Karl Coplan -- 5/27/1998, 12:10 am
Re: delaying varnishing ? Those evil solar rays . . .
Mark Bodnar -- 5/26/1998, 10:39 pm
Re: UV protection (Auto polish)
Mark Kanzler -- 5/27/1998, 11:47 am
Re: delaying varnishing ? Those evil solar rays . . .
Mark Kanzler -- 5/27/1998, 12:53 am
Re: delaying varnishing ?
Mark Kanzler -- 5/26/1998, 10:40 am