Pettit Hi-Build Marine Varnish with U.V. Filter
Pettit Hi-Build Marine Varnish with U.V. Filter, Pettit Hi-Build Marine Varnish with U.V. FilterHigh Build Varnish 2056 is a high performance varnish designed to be built up to many coats for a deep, rich, mirror-like finish. The phenolic resin combined with tung and linseed oils increase the depth of gloss with each coat. Hi-Build Varnish contains an ultraviolet light filter in conjunction with a hindered amine light stabilizer to screen the sun's damaging rays for longer life. A good varnish for building up multiple coats quickly.Features: High-build varnish designed to be built up to many coats; Highest build and film depth per coat; High level of U.V. protection; Extremely durable finish; Easy to apply; Specifications: Resin: Alkyd/Phenolic; Coverage: 450 sq. ft./gal.; Method: Brush or Spray; Number of Coats: Bare Wood: 5 minimum | Existing Varnish: 2 minimum; VOC: 420 g/l as supplied; Associated ProductsPettit Brush Thinner: Brush application and surface preparation.Pettit EZ-Wood Sealer: Surface preparation on bare wood.How to Apply Pettit Hi-Build Marine VarnishWood must be clean, dry, and properly prepared prior to varnishing. When sanding wood, always sand with the grain. Application Method: Brush or spray; Number of Coats: Bare Wood - 5 Minimum | Existing Varnish: 2 Minimum; Coverage: 450 sq. ft/gal.; Application Temp: 45F - 90F; Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner, 121 Spraying Thinner; Dry Times Set-to-Touch Tack Free Dry Hard 90F 1-3 hours 4-6 hours 8-12 hours 70F 3-4 hours 6-8 hours 16-20 hours 50F 4-8 hours 12-16 hours 24-48 hoursSurface Preparation & Application Bare Wood; Sand surface completely smooth with 180-320 grit paper.; Wipe surface to remove sanding residue with a tack rag or rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.; For new work on open grained wood such as mahogany, oak, ash, etc. use Pettit or Z-Spar Paste Wood Filler Stain. Let dry overnight.; For new work on closed grain wood such as pine, maple, spruce, etc. Pettit or Z-Spar Paste Wood Filler Stain is not required.; Apply a generous covering coat of Pettit 2018 EZ Wood Sealer. Let it dry overnight.; Sand thoroughly with 220 grit sandpaper.; On especially rough or porous wood, a second coat of 2018 EZ Wood Sealer may be applied.; Apply at least 4 coats of 2056 High-Build Varnish.; Let each coat dry overnight, sand with 220 grit sandpaper, and clean off sanding residue.; Sand the next to last coat with 400 grit production paper and clean off sanding residue before applying the final coat.; Varnished Wood in Good Condition; Wipe old varnish with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to ensure all dirt, wax, polish, and grease has been removed.; Thoroughly sand the existing varnish with 180-220 grit production paper and wipe clean with tack rag.; Apply at least 2 coats of 2056 High-Build Varnish.; Let the first coat dry overnight, sand with 400 grit sandpaper and clean off residue before applying the final coat.; Varnished Wood in Poor Condition; Remove all the old varnish with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding.; Bleach the wood if necessary to remove water stains.; Proceed with the system for bare wood shown above.; Bare Teak (or other woods with high oil content); Sand the wood smooth with 120 grit production paper to open up the grain.; Wipe the surface thoroughly with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner in an effort to aggressively remove as much oil as possible.; Apply a generous coat of Pettit EZ Wood Sealer.; After an overnight dry, lightly sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper.; Wipe it clean with a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.; Apply at least 4 coats of 2056 High-Build Varnish. Let each coat dry overnight.; Sand with 220 grit sandpaper and clean off sanding residue with a tack rag before applying next coat.; Sand the next to last coat with 400 grit production paper prior to applying the final coat.; Click to Download Pettit Hi-Build Varnish Application Instructions