Different epoxies have different compatibility characteristics. The best bet is always to test your varnish with your epoxy. I have used a wide variety of varnishes on a wide variety of epoxies and have yet to run into any problems, however, I know of people who have had problems.

The longer you let the epoxy cure the better your chances of success, but I talked with someone who experimented with ZSpar Captains varnish on wet West Systems epoxy. He said it worked fine.

I would go ahead with what you want to use and see what happens, chance are pretty good it will work fine. You may end up having to sand it off but...

> I have been looking into various brands of varnish to use over the epoxy.
> Epifanes makes a great clear HIGH gloss for brightwork that builds up
> really good. Has anyone used this over epoxy ? There seems to be various
> mfgs. that recommend the epoxy cure for 12 to 28 days before varnishing,
> and that a "special" two part sealent be used over the epoxy
> before varnishing !etc... Sounds like a lot of hasle to me, what
> procedure/product is being used out there with good consistant results ?

> Thanks for a Great/informative B.B. Nick !!!.........

> Rick