Z Spar Captains Varnish

Name: Z Spar Captains Varnish
Brand: Pettit Z-Spar
SKU: 10980
Price: 27.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (42 reviews)

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Pettit's Z Spar Captain's Varnish is a high-solids marine varnish that is a copolymerization of several different resins and drying oils - it has found remarkable acceptance by users throughout the world. Captain's Varnish is recommended for the highest quality work. It has outstanding gloss retention and all-around durability. It is considered by its many users to be the most durable varnish ever offered to the boating trade. Contains Ultra Violet absorbers and filters.

Tech Specs

Dry Time Hours	Set-to-touch	Tack Free	Dry Hard
90Deg F.	1-3 hrs	3-5 hrs	8-12 hrs
70Deg F.	2-4 hrs	5-7 hrs	12-20 hrs
50Deg. F	4-8 hrs	12-16 hrs	24-48 hrs

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Technical Specifications

Resin: Alkyd/ Phenolic
Oil: Linseed/Tung
Oil Length: 20 gals.
UV Absorbers: Present
Solids (theoretical): Weight- 55 +- 1%, Volume- 48 +- 1%
Coverage: 585 sq. ft/gal.
VOC: 410 g/l (3.4 lbs/gal) as supplied
Flash Point:105Deg 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 (3.1 wet mils)
Application Temp: 40Deg F. Min., 90Deg F. Max.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Do not shake varnish. Stir gently before application, being careful not to introduce air bubbles into the varnish. Z*Spar 1015 Captain's Varnish may be applied by brush, conventional or airless 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. When spraying, use Pettit 121/T8 Spraying Thinner up to 20% by volume. Spray one even, wet coat to minimize orange peel. Do not apply in heavy films or build coats too quickly as solvent entrapment, blistering or wrinkling may occur. Do not apply Captain's 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 Captain's 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.

Technical Information

Ultra Violet absorbers and filters for long-term gloss retention.
Recommended for the highest quality work
Outstanding gloss retention and all around durability.
This is the prefered varnish when painting in a variable environment.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Reviews for Z Spar Captains Varnish

10 of 42 Reviews

April 10, 2021

Like working with a friend

By dlidster from Iowa

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I'm not certain Captain's Varnish is the best on the market, but I know how it behaves and I'm very comfortable using it. I've been using it exclusively for more than 25 years. It's very predictable if I stick to my routines.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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November 4, 2020

Z Spar has been a good product.

By John Dickinson from Spring Hill, Tn

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Z spar has been a good choice for my needs. I am using it for my front door where the door gets a lot of sun and rain in Spring Hill Tn. I have to repaint the door every 2 or 3 years after applying 3 coats. It would be nice if there was a product that last longer.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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October 29, 2020

Arrived on time but can had a dent in it.

By Carl from Kennebunkport, ME

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1015 Captains varnish is used on all my brightwork on boats and on furniture as well.

Adirondack chair with Gunstock stain and 1015 Captain's Varnish

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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August 24, 2020

I would buy product again

By Kevin from Clifton springs, NY

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Happy with the look of product. See how it weather which I'm sure it will be good

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July 19, 2020

The best varnish

By real ann k from Davis, CA

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I use this varnish on the brightwork on my 1985 Grand Banks Classic. It's easy to use and wears very well. Our boat always gets rave reviews!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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April 28, 2020

The perfect spar varnish

By Carl from Kennebunkport, ME

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I use this product on brightwork and spars. Also on stained, pine Adirondack chairs with 5-6 coats. Absolutely gorgeous deepening the color of the stain with an amber glow.

Adirondack chairs stained with Minwax Gunstock, and finished with Captain's Varnish

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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April 28, 2019

High quality finish

By amateur boat maker from NY

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I like the finished result on my solo canoe.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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October 2, 2018

yes

By N/A from Canada

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Have always used Captains Varnish never been let down.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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May 24, 2018

Tried and True

By Jake from Wisconsin

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I use this for the mahogany decking in my sailing dinghy, which takes a lot of abuse. Excellent UV protection and durability and it is easy to apply. A local boatbuilder recommended the product and also recommended significantly thinning for an initial sealcoat followed almost immediately with a less-thinned coat. Dry overnight between coats. Minimum 4 coats. Again, awesome stuff but put the time into application to get your money's worth. Check out Louis Sauzedde's Tips from a Shipwright episode on varnishing for rolling and tipping technique.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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August 1, 2017

Perfect every time

By David Satter, Satter's Restoration from Branchville NJ

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What can I say, in 20+ years I've never had a problem with this varnish. Old reliable. As long as you do the correct prep work , this comes out nice every time.