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Re: S&G: Old Varnish
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 8/12/2008, 1:46 am
In Response To: S&G: Old Varnish (Charles Robinson)

: I have some old Z-Spar Flagship varnish that I used on my Pygmy Artic Tern
: which I finished in 2001. I bought a gallon and didn't use more than a
: quart so I put the remainder in glass quart jars with just a normal screw
: top lid on them. I just finished a Pygmy Osprey and wonder if I could use
: this varnish on it or if it had lost its UV protection over the years. I
: could thin it to make it easier to roll and brush on but wonder if its any
: good after 7+ years.

: Charles Robinson

As long as it's kept closed and in a temperature controlled space it should last nearly forever. I'd filter it with a regular paint strainer first (cone shaped thing, get from paint stores).

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Old Varnish
Charles Robinson -- 8/11/2008, 6:59 pm
Re: S&G: Old Varnish
Bill Hamm -- 8/12/2008, 1:46 am