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Slow Varnish
By:Paul Johnson
Date: 7/1/2001, 10:48 am

I've started varnishing my Merganser 14W hybrid. I'm using Interlux Schooner varnish.
I put the first coat on the deck in afternoon two days ago (Fri. its now Sun. AM) but
the varnish is still a bit tacky --- and I had been hoping to put her in the water for the
first time this weekend!!!

Interlux claims Schooner varnish will be dry to the touch after 2 hours and ready for
sanding after 16. This is not occuring for me!

My two guesses as to the problem:
1) I applied too thick a coat (but I don't have noticable runs and sags).
2) It is too d**n humid!

Any help/suggestions from you brightwork experts?

---Paul

Messages In This Thread

Slow Varnish
Paul Johnson -- 7/1/2001, 10:48 am
Re: Slow Varnish
michael -- 7/4/2001, 6:02 pm
Re: Slow Varnish
Richard Johnson -- 11/30/2001, 2:25 pm
Re: Rob's comments---
Jerry Siegel -- 7/1/2001, 7:45 pm
Re: Slow Varnish
Rob Macks -- 7/1/2001, 1:10 pm
Re: Slow Varnish
Paul Johnson -- 7/1/2001, 1:44 pm
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Rob Macks -- 7/1/2001, 5:52 pm
Re: Slow Varnish
Paul Johnson -- 7/1/2001, 7:48 pm