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Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Two-Part PolyUrethanes:
I've used this on boat and residential interior woodwork and soles. Assuming you put the work and time into application, the finish is perfect: even, hard, and durable, better in most cases than the original boat manufacturer's interior finishes. The cons are these: initial coats especially must be very thin (lots of thinner) else some horrible gassy reaction seems to occur with the underlying wood surface; cleanup involves epifanes' expensive proprietary thinners. And because this stuff is so expensive, you need very good discipline about quantities; how you mix, etc. I spent a couple of weeks experimenting with sample pieces before using this product live.
If you're not willing to take lots of time to do the job right, or to be obsessively clean, and to measure and time your work obsessively, don't bother with this finish, because you won't get good-looking results. But if you really care about the results, and you're willing to put in the effort, it's the best.
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from Mitchellville, Maryland on 9/3/2009
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Two-Part PolyUrethanes:
I purchased this product after Interlux Perfection Two Part Varnish was discontinued by the manufacturer. I use the product as a deck finish over western cedar on top of an epoxy base (West System).
Overall I like Epifanes over Interlux for the following reasons:
1) You have a choice of brush or spray thinners (Interlux had only brush thinners)
2) The mix of parts A/B is by weight rather than volume which works well for me. Mixing Interlux by volume seemed approximate and there was always some Part A leftover.
3) Epifanes goes on a bit smoother. I use a badger brush and the results are very good.
4) There's a 48 hour window for an additional coat with Epifanes. This is convenient in an outdoor application.
I cannot say how durable the product is at this time since I've just started using it. But the results do look great.