Epifanes Clear Gloss Varnish with Extra UV Filter, CV Series

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Product Description:

Epifanes Clear Varnish offers the ultimate in quality and deep high gloss finish! 

This traditional one-component marine varnish is formulated with tung oil, phenolic and alkyd resins and UV filters for superior protection. It offers outstanding protection for all marine and household woods and may be applied to the interior and exterior woods above the waterline.

Epifanes Clear Varnish offers superior flow, easy application and durability. Additionally, it offers excellent flexibility and water resistance in all climate conditions.

Ask anyone who has used Epifanes Clear Varnish and you will see why it is considered the world's best spar varnish!

Features and Benefits:

  • Ultra high gloss finish
  • Longest lasting protection and gloss retention for all marine woods
  • Super flow for easy application
  • Excellent flexibility, water resistance and weather durability in all climates, even tropical
  • High build capacity
  • Compatible over most existing varnishes

Technical Information:

Type Traditional marine varnish, based on tung oil, phenolic-modified alkyd resins and maximum U.V. absorbers.
Color Clear Amber
Gloss Ultra high gloss
Recommended Uses For long lasting protection of all marine or household woods. Interior and exterior wood above the waterline. Maintenance of existing, intact, one and two component varnish systems. Anywhere a deep high gloss finish is desired.
Film Characteristics Superior flow, gloss and durability. Excellent flexibility and water resistance in all climatic conditions. High build capability. Renowned for its high gloss retention and weather durability. This varnish lasts even in tropical climates!
Container Size 250 ml (CV.250), 500 ml (CV.500), 1000 ml (CV.1000)
Density 0.92 kg./liter
Solids Content 55 +/- 2 vol. %
Recommended Film Thickness Per coat wet - 50 micron
Per coat dry - 30 micron
Application Brush, roller, conventional air spray, H.V.L.P., airless.
Drying times at 65F / 65% RH Tack free - 3 hours     Tape free - 24 hours
Dry - 12 hours             Recoatable - 24 hours
Spray Application Conventional air: Thin as needed up to 20% with Epifanes Spray Thinner for Paint & Varnish. Spray viscosity 18 - 22 seconds Din Cup 4, 14 - 18 seconds Ford Cup 4. Nozzle 1.5 mm. - 1.8 mm. Pressure 2 - 3 Bar.
Additives Epifanes Accelerator, Epifanes Retarder
Application Conditions Temperature should be between 50F. and 85F. during application. Air humidity below 85%. Avoid varnishing in too much wind or sun. A rapid loss of solvents will occur under these conditions and will decrease the flowing ability. Add thinner up to the specified percentage to compensate for the faster release of solvents. Epifanes Clear Gloss Varnish is compatible with most other types of one-component alkyd or urethane based varnishes and over two-component varnishes. Any existing finish must be intact, degreased and sanded prior to recoating.

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Surface Prep and Application Info:

Bare wood must be clean, dry and free of grease etc. Degrease with Epifanes Spray Thinner For Paint and Varnish or denatured alcohol. (Wiping down with mineral or white spirits, may leave an oily residue.) Do not use water. Sand the bare wood to a fresh surface with 60 - 80 grit sandpaper with the grain of the wood. A sanding block may be used to assist in fairing the surface. Finish sand with 100 - 120 grit sandpaper. If desired, stain the wood at this time with a good quality oil or water based stain. Do not color the varnish itself as this will create a muddy appearance. Brush application with a good quality, clean, natural bristle brush will give good results. Try an Epifanes brush for ultimate performance. Foam brushes are convenient on smaller projects however, are not suitable for larger jobs. "Roll and tip" is a great method for large flat areas. Foam roller followed by a bristle brush is the best combination.

Coats First Second Third At least 4 more
Product Epifanes Clear Gloss Epifanes Clear Gloss Epifanes Clear Gloss Epifanes Clear Gloss
Thinner Brush Thinner For P&V Brush Thinner For P&V Brush Thinner For P&V Brush Thinner For P&V
Thinning Ratio % 50 25 15 0 - 5
Drying Time in hours 24 at 65F. 24 at 65F. 24 at 65F. 24 at 65F.
Abrasive Grit 220 280 320 320-400
Abrasive Type Dry Dry Dry Wet or Dry
Approx. Coverage 150 - 300 sq. feet 150 - 250 sq. feet 150 - 200 sq. feet 150 sq. feet
Remarks Do not sand through
the stain
Sand by hand. Machines can be too aggressive.

Maintenance Info:

If existing coats of varnish are intact, one or more coats may be applied on a well cleaned, degreased and lightly sanded surface. For annual maintenance, apply a minimum of one or two coats of Epifanes Clear Gloss Varnish, following surface preparation instruction. The number of maintenance coats needed depends on the existing condition; varnish may also be applied on well cleaned, degreased and sanded two-component varnish.