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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.
Available in pints, quarts, gallons, and now in a 20 oz aerosol spray.
Dry Time Hours | Set-to-touch | Tack Free | Dry Hard |
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90°F. | 1-3 hrs | 3-5 hrs | 8-12 hrs |
70°F. | 2-4 hrs | 5-7 hrs | 12-20 hrs |
50°F | 4-8 hrs | 12-16 hrs | 24-48 hrs |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
January 31, 2023
When you take a traditional spar varnish and put it in an aerosol can the result can only be described as "revolutionary." Yes, this is the same Captain's that we all know and love but in a spray bomb that let's you forget about the thinning and brushing and cleaning up and all of that: you just spray and that's it. You can build coats the same way that you would with conventional Captain's and the results are just as beautiful. It's perfect for small jobs like this flag staff.
August 11, 2022
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July 5, 2022
I use this stuff on everything. The results speak for themselves. I just refinished all of the wood on a Boston Whaler Montauk and the results are stunning.
May 6, 2022
Super easy to use but wear, mask glove and tyvek to protect clothes. Fabulous shiny durable finish much better than other similar polyurethane varnishes.
March 22, 2022
As a high end custom furniture maker for 35 years I have tried EVERY possible wood finish on the market, I have used Captains 1015 exclusivly for the past 10-11 years with ZERO problems. I have used it as a 'film' finish but mostly as an 'oil finish' here's how; 4 parts Captains, to 1 part xylene. Flood the surface, wipe off excess, let dry 24-48 hours. Scuff off the whiskers and mix the remaining thinned Captains; 2 parts thinned Caps, to 1 part boiled linseed oil , then this mixture used as an 'oil finish' in the usual way. Shhhh, now you know my best kept secret! ;) Give it a try, use with confidence!
February 23, 2022
I used this on a canoe I just finished building. The gloss is great and it flows really well. You have to be careful to brush or roll it out as it seems to be self leveling. If you put it on too heavy it will run. I was a commercial painting contractor for about 50 years and I haven't never used a varnish that looks this good.
August 11, 2021
It is the only varnish I use. It goes on smoothly, and dries to a beautiful finish.
August 9, 2021
After numerous YouTubes and reading instructions on everything from brushes, dust abatement and "tipping off", I took the plunge with the Captain's varnish. After spending hours building a specialty Yacht step box, I didn't want to ruin the end result with a finish that was something less than fantastic. The varnish was great, my skills improved and the result is something I can be proud of. The next time will be even better now that I've learned lessons that only experience can teach. One of those lessons is to keep using Captain's Varnish!
April 10, 2021
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.
November 4, 2020
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.
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