Epifanes Easy Flow - Wood Sealer, Rust Inhibitor, Flow Enhancer, EF.1000
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Product Description
Epifanes Easy‑Flow 1000ml (EF.1000) is a multi‑purpose additive and stand‑alone impregnating oil based on a selection of natural oils. It enhances the flow of traditional one‑component paints and varnishes, improves wet‑edge time, seals wood, and inhibits rust on steel.
Easy‑Flow is ideal for improving application performance under cold, hot, or fast‑drying conditions. It can be used full‑strength as a penetrating wood sealer or added to compatible Epifanes coatings to optimize flow, adhesion, and surface protection.
Do not use with Epifanes Multi Marine Primer, Mono‑urethane, Poly‑urethane, epoxy-based products. Not ideal for white or light‑colored paints as it may yellow over time.
Available in 500ml and 1000ml (~1 qt) sizes.
Features & Benefits
- Multi‑purpose additive or stand‑alone impregnating oil
- Improves flow, leveling, and wet‑edge time in traditional paints and varnishes
- Reduces brush marks and lap lines
- Penetrates rust and provides a base for rust‑preventing primer systems
- Excellent wood sealer when applied full‑strength
Product Composition
- Type: Air‑drying
- Base: Selection of natural oils
- Color: Amber clear
- Gloss: Not applicable
- Density: 860 g/dm³ @ 68°F
- Viscosity: 15 seconds DIN‑cup 4mm
- Solids: 60 ± 2% by volume
- VOC Level: 344 g/L
- Packaging: 500ml, 1000ml
- Shelf Life: 3 years (41–86°F, stored in original container)
- Thinning: Do not thin
Drying Times
| Temperature | Drying Time |
|---|---|
| 50°F | 48 hours |
| 59°F | 30 hours |
| 68°F | 24 hours |
| 77°F | 28 hours |
Drying Note: Easy‑Flow dries with a slight surface tack, providing excellent adhesion for subsequent primer or paint coats.
Recommended Uses
Flow Enhancer
Add 5–10% by volume to traditional one‑component and half‑synthetic paints (e.g. Yacht Enamel) and varnishes (e.g. Clear Varnish, Woodfinish, Rapidclear, Rapidcoat) to improve flow, leveling, and wet‑edge time. Ideal for cold, hot, or windy conditions.
Rust Inhibitor
- Apply full‑strength to steel after removing loose rust
- Penetrates thin rust layers and stabilizes the surface
Wood Sealer
- Apply full‑strength to bare wood as an impregnating sealer
- Improves adhesion and enhances wood protection
Limitations
- Do not use with Epifanes Multi Marine Primer
- Do not use with Epifanes Mono‑urethane or Poly‑urethane products
- Do not use with epoxy‑based products
- May yellow over time; not ideal for white or light‑colored paints
SMSDistributors Expert Notes
- Use Easy‑Flow sparingly. 5–10% is typically enough to improve flow without softening the coating.
- Ideal for difficult conditions. Cold mornings, hot afternoons, or windy days are when Easy‑Flow performs best.
- Expect a slight tack. This is normal and improves adhesion for subsequent coats.
- Excellent for brightwork. Adding a small amount to varnish helps maintain a wet edge on large panels.
- Do not mix with urethane or epoxy systems. Easy‑Flow is compatible only with traditional one‑component and half‑synthetic coatings.
- As a wood sealer, apply full strength. It penetrates deeply and creates an excellent base for primers and paints.
- For rust work, remove loose rust first. Easy‑Flow penetrates thin rust layers but cannot stabilize heavy flaking rust.
- Yellowing is normal. Avoid using Easy‑Flow in white or light‑colored paints.
About SMSDistributors
SMSDistributors.com is an authorized dealer for Epifanes marine coatings, supplying the complete line of Epifanes varnishes, enamels, additives, primers, and specialty finishes. We maintain a deep stocking inventory to ensure fast, reliable shipping for both professional and DIY marine finishing projects.
We also offer custom tinting in-house for Polyurethane, Mono‑urethane, and Yacht Enamel paint systems.
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