Pettit Captain's Varnish

Pettit Captain's Varnish Traditional Marine Varnish

Pettit's Captain Varnish is a favorite among traditional marine industry professionals. Captain's Varnish 1015 is highly regarded for its ease of application, outstanding gloss retention and tough yet flexible durability. A combination of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils provide excellent performance. It's warm, light amber hue will enhance the rich, classic bright work appearance. Contains ultraviolet absorbers and filters.

Features:

• Traditional warm, amber color
• Provides outstanding gloss retention
• Extra U.V. protection
• Extremely durable finish
• Easy to apply

Associated Products:

• 120 Thinner -For brushing and clean up CLICK HERE
• 121 Thinner -Spraying Application CLICK HERE

Specifications:

• Resin: Alkyd/Phenolic
• Oil: Linseed/Tung
• Coverage: 585 sq. ft/gal.
• VOC: 410 g/l as supplied

How to Apply Pettit Captain's Varnish

Do not shake varnish. Stir gently before application, being careful not to introduce air bubbles into the varnish. Captain's Varnish can be applied by brush, conventional, or airless spray. Thinning is not typically required, although on warm days you can use Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner at 5-10% by volume to ease brushing. When spraying, use Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner up to 20% by volume.

• Application Method: Brush or spray
• Number of Coats: Bare Wood: 4 minimum  |  Existing Varnish: 2 minimum
• Dry Film Thickness per Coat: 1.5 mils (3.1 wet mils)
• Application Temp: 40°F Min / 90°F Max 

Application Systems

• Bare Wood
• Sand surface completely smooth with 180-320 grit production paper. Wipe surface to remove sanding residue.
• For new work on open grained wood, the use of Pettit or Z-Spar Past Wood Filler Stain is required to achieve a smooth finish. Let dry overnight.
• For new work on closed grained woods such as pine, maple, spruce, etc. the use of Wood Filler Stain is usually not required.
• Apply a generous covering coat of Pettit Clear Sealer. Let it dry overnight and thoroughly sand with 220 grit sandpaper.
• Apply at least four coats of Captain's Varnish.
• Let each coat dry overnight, sand with 220 grit sandpaper and clean off residue before applying the next coat.
• Sand the next to last coat with 400 grit production paper and clean off sanding residue before applying final coat.
• Varnished Wood in Good Condition
• Wipe old varnish with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to be sure all dirt, wax, polish, and/or grease has been removed.
• Thoroughly sand the existing varnish with 180-220 grit production paper and wipe clean with a tack rag.
• Apply at least two coats of Captain's Varnish.
• Let the first coat dry overnight, sand with 400 grit sandpaper and clean off residue before applying 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 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 Clear Sealer.
• After an overnight dry, lightly sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper and wipe it clean with a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.
• Apply at least four coats of Captain's Varnish. 
• Let each coat dry overnight, sand with 220 grit sandpaper, and clean off sanding residue before applying the next coat.
• Sand the next to last coat with 400 grit production paper prior to applying the final coat.

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