Epifanes Product Reviews and Ratings - Varnish - Epifanes Gloss Clear Varnish from Jamestown Distributors

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Brand: Epifanes

Online Retailer ID: 92

Located in: Paints, Varnish

Epifanes clear marine spar varnish is reknowned for its gloss finish and offers superior protection in all climates. Made from Chinese tung oil and non-yellowing alkyd and urethane resins including U.V. inhibitors to make it an exceptional finish for wood or over traditional marine varnish clear urethane and clear epoxy resins systems.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Best Uses:

Large areas (5), Small areas (3), Detailed work (3)

Describe Yourself:

Do-it-yourself (5)

Great varnish

By Mike T

from Chicago, IL on 4/27/2008

Pros:

Easy to apply, Easy to load

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Exterior brightwork

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've used this varnish now for three years. This spring I'm going to apply a new coat of epifanes clear to my hatch boards. I haven't touched them in three seasons and they still have a high gloss. I reccomend this varnish to anyone, wanting a hard, durable finish!

When in doubt, varnish it!

By Inca's varnish guy

from Sausalito, CA on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Good body and gloss

Cons:

Getting mix right

Best Uses:

Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have a 45 foot custom S&S and it took me forever to get the "feel" of the varnish/thinner mix but I've been very happy with the product after getting that down. Be sure to mix completely. I also use their extender (longer brushing time) in moderation (so it won't kill the gloss). Build-up is good but I still put down 8-10 coats or more for a glass finish. No matter what varnish you use, the prep before the first coat & using a stiff foam sanding block between coats is of most importance. I also hang my brushes in diesel when not in use.

Good Enough for Dad's Baby

By Varnish Girl

from Reading, PA on 4/2/2008

Pros:

Lightweight

Cons:

Runs easily on verticals

Best Uses:

Large Areas

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is the third year we've used Epiphanes Clear Gloss for our 25' Lyman. We use only the best products to maintain Dad's baby, Big Happy II. As a do-it-yourselfer, I like the smooth finish and fantastic results it provides. It works best on horizontal surfaces and sands evenly between coats.

easy to use ,with great results

By Doug

from Hilton,N.Y. on 3/11/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Good flow, Looks great, Sands fairly easy between, Very Durable

Best Uses:

Large Areas

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I tried other varnishes on my canoe paddles,Epifanes went on easier,dried in 24 hrs,resanded and added more coats,and is durable.I finished my guide boat in 2004 ,and will redo it this spring for the first time since then.

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Tags: Made with Product

Great Product for Teak

By S/V Airborne

from Slidell, LA on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy to apply by brush, Easy to apply by sprayer, Endurance in Sunbelt, Great for Teak

Cons:

Sometimes chips

Best Uses:

Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Brushed on many coats interior and exterior teak; also HVLP sprayed on 20 coats on exterior teak of wooden yawl. Holds up better than other products used on Gulf Coast.

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S/V Air Shows off brightwork

Tags: Results of Product

Not for coating dacron

By Beau

from Sudbury, MA on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Lightweight

Cons:

Runs on cloth

Best Uses:

Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

In all fairness I'm using this product to waterproof a heat shrink dacron rowing skiff. I'm finding it runs like crazy, not matter how rhink you brush it out. But it leaves a very good, hard finish when it finally dries.

Great Varnish - The Best

By Sinbad from Rhode Island on 2/22/2008

Pros:

Even Paint Distribution

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Excellent finish and coverage - like all varnishes needs at least 4 or more coats - Better looking with each coat and excellent durability.

Customer Reviews about the Epifanes Gloss Clear Varnish at Jamestown Distributors