: While this topic is active, I have a related question. I have Captain's Zspar
: on my boat. It is fine, except is seems very prone to white scratches,
: especially where I accidentally whack the deck with the edge of my
: fiberglass paddle. Is there any varnish that is more resistant to these
: white scratches? I am due for a re-varnish in the fall, after the bugs go
: away.

: I was out with a friend in an Epic kayak, the previous owner of that boat had
: covered the "paddle whack prone areas" in front of the cockpit
: with clear contact paper. I am considering that as another option to
: protect that area.

: Ken F.

The only varnishes that I know of that are truely damage resistant are the two part varnishes, ie: catalized paint with no pigment. They have quite a few downsides though being fairly difficult to apply, usually are quite toxic and have fairly short working times and are very expensive.

Bill H.