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International Schooner Yacht Varnish

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International Schooner Yacht Varnish | YVA084

International Schooner Varnish is suitable for all internal and external wood. A traditional, high quality Tung oil based yacht varnish for classic yachts and motor boats It has a high performance formulation which contains UV absorbing compounds which give you a long lasting finish. It is also easy to apply and gives a deep, rich gloss.

 

Specifications

  • Warm golden colour
  • Rich gloss finish
  • UV Filters
  • Excellent water resistance
  • For use above the waterline
  • Can be used for interior & exterior
  • Can be applied via brush, roller or air atomized
  • Coverage: 14m²/L per coat
  • Recommended thinner: International Thinners No.1 (available as 500ml and 1L)
  • Touch dry after 2 hours at 25℃ (77)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the International Schooner Yacht Varnish take to dry?

  • Touch dry after 3 hours at 10℃ (50℉)
  • Touch dry after 2.5 hours at 15℃ (59℉)
  • Touch dry after 2 hours at 25℃ (77℉)
  • Touch dry after 1 hour at 35℃ (95℉)

How do I have to wait between overcoating the International Schooner Yacht Varnish?

10℃ (50℉)

  • Minimum: 16 hours
  • Maximum: 1 month

15℃ (59℉)

  • Minimum: 14 hours
  • Maximum: 1 month

25℃ (77℉)

  • Minimum: 12 hours
  • Maximum: 1 month

35℃ (95℉)

  • Minimum: 8 hours
  • Maximum: 1 month

How do I prepare a surface for the International Schooner Yacht Varnish?

Previously Varnished (good condition)

  1. Clean with International Yacht Line Super Cleaner.
  2. Sand smooth with 280-320 grade abrasive paper.
  3. Remove sanding dust with a dust wipe.

Previously Varnished (poor condition)

  1. Remove all previous coatings.

Bare Wood

  1. Sand smooth with 80-180 grade abrasive paper.
  2. Sand again with 280 grade abrasive paper.
  3. Clean surface by dusting, brushing or wiping.
  4. If wiping with solvent, allow to dry completely.

How many coats of International Schooner Yacht Varnish should I apply?

If you are varnishing previously coated wood, it is recommended to apply 4 coats at a DFT (Dry Film Thickness) of 30 microns per coat, or alternatively a WFT (Wet Film Thickness) of 61 microns.

If you are varnishing bare wood, it is recommended to thin the first coat by 10% using International Thinners No.1 (available as 500ml and 1L), followed by 4 to 6 coats of un-thinned International Schooner Yacht Varnish at a DFT (Dry Film Thickness) of 30 microns per coat, or alternatively a WFT (Wet Film Thickness) of 61 microns.