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from Virginia beach, Virginia on 9/23/2011
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
Usually requires some thinning (turpentine) and a bit of Penatrol is advised. Application of several coats of Woodfinish Gloss (no sanding between coats) followed by light sanding then two coats of the Clear (sand between them) for maximum weather protection and UV shielding. This comes close to the maximum protecion that I have seen.
1928 Eight Metre
Varnishwork toerail and Cabin
from charlotte, nc on 8/7/2011
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
I used this to build up coats on the interior of a 1959 Barbour speedboat. The boat has a lap-strake plywood hull which is not the pretiest nor smoothest wood to finish. With only 2 coats, the interior looks great! I wish I would have used this product on some other varnishing projects...it would have cut days and at least 10 coats of regular varnish.
from North Carolina on 12/10/2010
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i had to thin this product to use on a new front door. it was just too thick to blend quickly without drying out. I also sanded lightly between coats.
from Beulah, CO on 8/12/2010
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This would probably be fine on a large surface that can be brushed out quickly. I used it on installed casement windows with muntins. Too many small fussy surfaces. This varnish puddled and dripped and had to be gone over and over to eliminate these before they dried. I was working in humid conditions, 70s to low 80s temperatures. After this I will use a stain of my own making and a clear urethane. I doubt that I will get the lovely color of Rapid Coat or the even coloration over the grain but I expect I'll be less aggravated.
from New York on 8/17/2009
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
Application was straight forward. I had no problems with runs or brush marks. Rapid Coat provided a nice amber timt to the wood that really brought out the warmth of the wood.
The varnish preparation kit is an impressive one-stop solution put together by someone who has done this a time or two. Professionally packed and allows you to open the box and start working.
from Madison, WI on 7/1/2009
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
Spreads out nicely and flows together well. I did not notice any "brush marks", but a few "lap marks". This may be my technique rather than a fault of the product. I was able to add 2 coats a day without trouble. Not sanding between coats saves time and effort, but also means less dust floating in the air when I apply the new coat. I was able to put 6 coats on both sides of a hatchboard in a week (12 applications).
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
I have a CSY sailboat with alot of wood. I pretty much have it all done with Rapid Coat. Living in The Keys, the sun is super strong, but the Rapid Coat has proven to hold up for 9 months now. She is ready for 4 top coats that will take only a week to put on if the weather holds up.
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from Martha's Vineyard, MA on 4/5/2009
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
I used Rapid CLEAR on my sliding hatch and seahood, both of which are teak and have seams with caulk in them. I did this inside at about 70 degrees and was able to recoat in 3-4 hours. I laid 4-5 coats a day, over 2 days for a total of about 9. I Then block sanded it back with 220, due to some sags and ripples. It looks great as is, but I like the glossy top coat of Epifanes Hi Gloss. This is a must have product if you are doing alot of bare wood and love Epifanes Hi Gloss Varnish. Save yourself DAYS of work, and you won't see a difference. You might have to sand back pretty aggressively before the final coat, but aggressive sanding just ONCE is much better then sanding between EVERY coat.
9 coats Rapid Clear, 2 coats Hi Gloss
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Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
Okay for small surfaces. Had difficulty applying to a table top. It was thick and began to set up before I could spread it out very well. Upon drying it improved some but did not leave a smooth surface.
Comments about Epifanes Epifanes Rapid Coat and Rapid Clear Varnish:
This product is fantastic. It goes on smooth and best of all I can recoat in 6 hours at 50 degrees. As it is the dead of winter I am bringing what pieces I can inside until the weather breaks. I would much rather sail than do bright work but I also want to protect my investment.