Epifanes Clear High Gloss Varnish, 5000ml, CV.5000
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Product Description:
Epifanes Clear High Gloss Varnish 5L (CV.5000) provides the ultimate in quality and deep high gloss finish! Large 5000ml (1.32 gallons) container is perfect for your big varnishing projects.
This traditional one-component marine varnish is formulated with tung oil, phenolic and alkyd resins and extra 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, 500 ml, 1000 ml, 5000 ml, |
| 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. Foam brushes are convenient on smaller projects however, are not suitable for larger jobs. "Rolling and tipping" is a great method for large flat areas. A 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 one or two coats of varnish, following surface preparation instruction. Epifanes Clear Gloss Varnish may also be applied on any well cleaned, degreased and sanded two-component varnish.