: Yes, I like to keep them thin too. I am hoping that after 4 coats,
: sanding between each, I might get some smoothness, but each coat
: causes the fibers to swell, raising more bumps. It is those
: bumps that appear so hard, but the finish does seem much tougher
: than the latex paint on my son's kayak. Fortunately the almond
: color of the oil paint is almost identical to the color of the
: canvas.

: No time for a test panel now, the kayaks are needed starting Friday
: at SSTIKS. www.qajaqpnw.org

Then I'd use the same brand of varnish as the paint you used if possible, minimize problems hopefully.

Bill H.