Z Spar 2015 Flagship Varnish

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2015 Flagship Varnish is considered the traditional standard in the marine industry, with reliable service, versatile application and tough yet flexible durability. Flagships 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.

Technical Specifications
Resin: Alkyd/ Phenolic
Oil: Linseed/Tung
Oil Length: 20 gallons
UV Absorbers: Present
Solids (theoretical): Weight- 55 +- 1%, Volume- 48 +- 1%
Coverage: 450 sq. ft/gal.
VOC: 420 g/l (3.5 lbs/gal) as supplied
Flash Point:108Deg F
Application Method: Brush or Spray
Number of Coats: Bare Wood- 4 minimum, Existing Varnish- 2 minimum
Dry Film Thickness per coat: 1.5 mils (3.0 wet mils)
Application Temp: 45Deg F. Minimum, 90Deg F. Maximum
Flagship Features and Benefits
Recommended for the highest quality work
Withstands severe weather conditions on salt or fresh water.
Contains highest level of UV absorbers and light stabilizers for long-term gloss retention.

Dry Time Hours	Set-to-touch	Tack Free	Dry Hard
90Deg F.	1-3 hrs	4-6 hrs	8-12 hrs
70Deg F.	2-4 hrs	6-8 hrs	16-20 hrs
50Deg. F	4-8 hrs	12-16 hrs	24-48 hrs

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Do not shake varnish. Stir gently before application, being careful not to introduce air bubbles into the varnish. Z-Spar 2015 Flagship Varnish may be applied by brush or conventional spray. Thinning is not normally required although on warm days use Pettit 120/T10 Brushing Thinner at 5- 10% by volume to ease brushing and maintain good flow and levelling. In very warm weather (80Deg F and above) use Pettit 110/T11 Brush Flo Thinner at 5-10% by volume to maintain good flow and levelling. When spraying, use Pettit 121/T8 Spraying Thinner up to 10% by volume. Spray an even, wet coat to minimize orange peel. Do not apply Flagship Varnish on extremely humid days or when rain is threatening. Do not apply in the late afternoon when working outdoors as the wet film may be adversely affected by dew. DO NOT apply this varnish to a wood hull which has been dried more than one week under conditions such as artificial heat. Do not use Flagship Varnish below the waterline on boats that remain in the water. The moisture content of the wood should be a minimum of 15% when varnished. This will eliminate expansion cracking, micro-checking and gloss loss when the varnish is in service.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Wood must be clean, dry and properly prepared prior to varnishing. When sanding wood, always sand with the grain. Use a vacuum, air hose, or tack rag to remove all traces of sanding residue. Follow all surface preparation steps carefully, avoiding shortcuts. Inadequate surface preparation will virtually assure inadequate varnish performance.