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from Dover, MA on 8/23/2011
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
Used this Z-Spar on the Bergie pole for my '55 Chris Craft Cobra 21' Runabout. Sanded with 220 grit, wiped, then tack cloth. Two coats looked perfect, but I applied a third for good measure. This product covers and levels very well with no trace of brush strokes. Dries to a glass like finish. Highly recommended. Fred Hammerle Dover, MA
from Satellite Beach Florida on 6/1/2011
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I live in close to the beach where the salt content is extreme. I used the Z Spar Flagship on my 16x25 Pergola, 8- 6"x6"x9' post, 2"x10" and 2"x6" cross beams. I knew the Z Spar was the right choice after the first brush! This was my third application in 4 years, the first 2 times I used cheaper product and they both did not hold up over 2 years (flaking, peeling, and more). So far the Z Spar looks like it will last 3-5 years.
Time will tell, I look forward to adding positive comments in several years (4-5?) when I apply my next coat.
from Central Indiana on 7/11/2010
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
12 sprayed coats on top deck of mahogany veneer speedboat. Cured 9 mos., then hand rubbed to a mirror-like finish. Less than three hours in the sun and it 'alligatored' as though it had been brushed! Very disappointing for the expense of this product. 3 years into this restoration!
from Cape Cod on 4/20/2010
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I used 2015 Flagship Varnish 2 yrs ago on a wood Kayak I build. It was easy to use and still looks good 2 yrs latter. I ordered another can to do my front door. [...]
from Pt. Judith, RI on 2/25/2010
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I have teak toe-rails and trim that I like to varnish, rather than oil. I've tried the AWLGRIP'system', other varnish like Epiphanes, Bristol Finish, CETOL, etc. I've found that that Z-Spar Flagship provides the best combo of ease of prep and application, cost, and and ease of repairing the coating once it breaks down.
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
Very smooth, applied well. Nice product. Put on a wood strip kayak
from Alpharetta, Georgia on 11/12/2009
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
Bought Flagship varnish to refinish front doors on which my previous job, using a good varnish by another company, lasted only a year. Applied recommended four coats of Flagship over doors which I had stripped to bare wood and stained. Doors, which have all day southern exposure, look great. [...] I am very pleased.
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from Rumney, NH on 8/7/2009
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I use this excellent varnish on all brightwork on the boats I build and restore. It has excellent gloss and is easy to apply using the rolling and tipping method. I have had terrific results using disposable foam mini rollers for application and foam brushes for tipping. This makes cleanup very easy, and there is no possibility of contaminants being introduced into the next coat, as the brushes are new each time. The thickness of the varnish makes it easy to apply a nice glossy coat while not having to lay on so much that it drips. Building up multiple coats is quickly achieved and each one brings the beauty of the wood out even more.
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from Central, Indiana on 4/14/2009
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
If I can use this and make my boat's wood trim gorgeous, anyone can.
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from Logan, Utah on 2/5/2009
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
This product looks fantastic and enhances the appearance of a set of 100 year old church doors I am restoring. The only difficulty is the small air bubbles entrapped in the finish as it cures. Several different brushes and application techniques were used including spraying; all methods had air bubbles, some less, some more.
from Lemont, IL. on 11/3/2008
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
This product meant all of my expectations and more. I would recommend this product for any exterior application. After the first brush stroke I could tell this was a high quality product.
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I had students fabricate a sundial. This product will provide excellect results to keep the elements off here in Portland, OR.
from New Orleans on 6/5/2008
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I applied this varnish at the maximum temperature of 90 degrees. It sprayed easily with a Wagner sprayer and like the information says began setting up very quickly with about 10-12% thinner added. It produced a very beautiful finish and had surprisingly few curtain sags. I was happy with this varnish.
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from Brooklyn NY on 3/10/2008
Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:
I put three finish coats on a new mahogany exterior door exposed to the worst sun and precip in Brooklyn NY, after scraping and sanding old finish off and staining with tung oil mahogany stain. The finished door was photographed for an article on restoration of old doors and its beauty still remains after 2 years.