Interlux Schooner Gold Marine Varnish QT

HOW TO APPLY INTERLUX SCHOONER GOLD MARINE VARNISH QT

APPLICATION: Brush, Roller, Conventional Spray

FINISH: High Gloss

NUMBER OF COATS: Previously varnished wood: 2-4 unthinned coats (4-6 coats if thinned).

                                      Bare wood: 2 thinned coats, then 4 unthinned coats (6 coats if thinned).

COVERAGE: (Theoretical) – 582.1/gal by brush | (Practical) – 525.1 /gal by brush

THINNER: Brush – Brushing Liquid 333 | Spray – Special Thinner 216

PREPARATION PROCEDURES:

Previously Varnished Wood

• In good condition clean with thinners; sand with 280-320 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding dust with thinners.
• In poor condition, remove all previous coatings. Apply 2-6 coats until a satisfactory finish is achieved. Sand after every second coat using 320-400 grade paper. Remove sanding dust with dust wipe.

Bare Wood

• Sand smooth with 80-180 grade paper and then 280 grade paper. Clean surface by brushing, dusting or wiping. If wiping with solvent, then allow to dry completely before applying first coat of varnish.

Oily Woods (e.g. Teak)

• Must be adequately degreased (Brushing Liquid 333 is recommended) and prepared prior to the application of Schooner Gold.
• Prime, if required, with Clear Wood Sealer.

APPLICATION:

• If Clear Wood Sealer has been omitted, thin the first coat by 50% using Brushing Liquid 333. Apply the second coat thinned 25% with Brushing Liquid 333. Following coats can be thinned up to 15% dependent on ambient temperature, application conditions and personal preference using Brushing Liquid 333.
• Apply a further 4-6 coats (brush)/5-8 coats (roller), until a satisfactory finish is achieved. Sand after every second coat using 320-400 grade paper.

Application Specifications

Stir thoroughly before use

Brush

• Use a clean brush that is kept specifically for varnishing. Clean brushes before use.

Conventional Spray

• Pressure Pot – 1-2 bar 14.5-29 psi (gun pressure), 8-10 psi (air pressure)
• Tip Size – 1.2/1.4 mm/47-54 thou.
• Thin 25-30% with Special Thinner 216

Roller

• Use thin nap roller and “tip-off” with a clean natural bristle brush or pad, otherwise air bubbles may become trapped in the film

Use above the waterline only.

Information sourced from the Interlux Schooner Gold Varnishes Application Guide.