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(based on 14 ratings)
Brand: Pettit Z-Spar
Located in: Paints, Varnish
2015 Flagship Varnish is considered the traditional standard in the marine industry, with reliable service, versatile application and tough yet flexible durability. Flagship's blend of resins and oils achieves excellent brushing performance that levels and sands with the same outstanding characteristics as 1015 Captains Varnish. Flagship boasts the highest screening of damaging UV rays for longer varnish life. This is accomplished through an ultraviolet light filter in conjunction with a hindered amine light stabilizer. These filters warm woodwork to a light amber hue which will enhance the rich, classic brightwork appearance. A deep rich mirror-like finish increases with each coat of Flagship Varnish, which has the highest build and film depth per coat. Each coat also increase the outstanding abrasion resistance of Flagship Varnish.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 14 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Even paint distribution(4)
Best Uses:
Large areas(3), Small areas(4)
Describe Yourself:
Avid do-it-yourselfer(6), Casual do-it-yourselfer(4), Professional(3)
 
GREAT PRODUCT
By usmcfredVerified Reviewer from Dover, MA on 8/23/2011
Pros:
Easy To Clean, Even Paint Distribution
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

 
Best varnish for my needs
By Gator BobVerified Reviewer from Satellite Beach Florida on 6/1/2011
Pros:
Easy to use, Rich deep coats, Thick and even
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

 
Elasticity problems
By Yellow Jacket 59Verified Reviewer from Central Indiana on 7/11/2010
Cons:
Deteriorates
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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!

 
Was worth the expense
By DickVerified Reviewer from Cape Cod on 4/20/2010
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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. [...]

 
Good for exterior teak
By Mark VVerified Reviewer from Pt. Judith, RI on 2/25/2010
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

 
great product!
By David from greenville, sc on 2/16/2010
Pros:
Even Paint Distribution, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:

Very smooth, applied well. Nice product. Put on a wood strip kayak

 
Front Door Refinished
By WaltVerified Reviewer from Alpharetta, Georgia on 11/12/2009
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great gloss, excellent UV protection!
By Sam the wooden boat builderVerified Reviewer from Rumney, NH on 8/7/2009
Pros:
Easy application, Great results
Best Uses:
Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent
By Sailor GirlVerified Reviewer from Central, Indiana on 4/14/2009
Best Uses:
Large Areas, Small Areas
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pettit Z-Spar Z Spar Flagship Varnish:

If I can use this and make my boat's wood trim gorgeous, anyone can.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Z Spar Flagship Varnish
By Matt, The do it all, solve nothing guyVerified Reviewer from Logan, Utah on 2/5/2009
Pros:
Enhances Wood Grain, Nice Apperance, Nice Gloss
Cons:
Air bubble entrapment
Best Uses:
Boat Trim, Doors, Finish for Exterior
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

 
Excellent Product!
By JHVerified Reviewer from Lemont, IL. on 11/3/2008
Pros:
Easy To Clean, Even Paint Distribution
Best Uses:
Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

 
I would buy this product again
By shopguy from Portland, OR on 10/27/2008
Pros:
Even Paint Distribution, Excellent to use, Nice coverage
Cons:
None that I can see
Best Uses:
Outside
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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.

 
Good Varnish
By BradyVerified Reviewer from New Orleans on 6/5/2008
Pros:
Beautiful Finish, Easy to apply
Describe Yourself:
Handyman
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
top 'o the heap
By gearsnineVerified Reviewer from Brooklyn NY on 3/10/2008
Pros:
Good viscosity, Lustrous
Cons:
exacting application
Best Uses:
Small Areas
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

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