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Pettit EZ Wood Sealer is a clear, penetrating moisture barrier for all types of unfinished wood. Use prior to painting and varnishing. The replacement product for Old Salem 2018(which has been discontinued by Pettit), EZ Wood Sealer stabilizes wood and prevents topside primers, paints, and varnishes from peeling.

After applying, lightly sand to a smooth surface prior to topside priming, painting or varnishing. EZ Wood Sealer can be used under all Pettit, Z Spar, and Shipendec topside primers, paint finishes and varnishes.

Tech Specs
Dry Time (Hours)
Temperature Tack Free To Recoat
95°F12
75°F24
55°F48
35°816
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Technical Specifications

Surface Preparation: Wood must be clean, dry and properly prepared prior to varnishing or painting. 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 performance.

Application Information: Stir 2018 EZ WoodSealer before application. 2018 EZ WoodSealer may be applied by brush, conventional or airless spray. Thinning is not normally required although on very warm days use Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner at 5-10% by volume to ease brushing and maintain good flow. When spraying, use Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner up to 20% by volume. Spray an even, wet coat to minimize orange peel. Do not apply 2018 EZ WoodSealer 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. On fir or any wood that has a large hard grain pattern wipe with dry rags while the sealer is wet to remove the excess from the hard grain areas. 2018 EZ WoodSealer is not completely absorbed into the hard grain.

Systems

Bare Wood: Sand surface completely smooth with 220 grit sandpaper. Wipe surface to remove sanding residue with a tack rag or a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner. Apply a coat of Filler Stain per the label instructions to achieve a smoother finish on open grained woods such as mahogany, oak, ash, etc. Let dry overnight. Skip the last step if filler stain is not desired. Apply a generous coat of this product. Let it dry overnight, and sand thoroughly with 220 grit sandpaper. On especially rough or porous wood, a second coat of this product may be applied. If applied, sand the second coat as well and wipe the surface clean with a tack rag or a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.

Varnished Wood in Poor Condition: Remove all old varnish with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding. Bleach the wood if necessary to remove water stains. Proceed with the system for bare wood shown above.

Oily Woods/ Bare Teak*: Sand the wood smooth with 120 grit production paper to open up the grain. Wipe the surface thoroughly with Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner in an effort to aggressively remove as much oil as possible. Apply a generous coat of this product. After a six hour dry, lightly sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper. Apply your Pettit, Z*Spar or Shipendec finish per label instructions.

*It should be noted that woods with a high oil content may eventually experience adhesion problems as there is no way to totally eliminate the oil and prevent it from migrating to the surface. However, this application technique has proven successful in most circumstances.

Technical Information

EZ WoodSealer Features:

  • Seals open wood grain providing a more uniform finish
  • For use on all woods including teak, mahogany, oak, ash, fir and plywood
  • Prevents excessive vehicle absorption from primers, paints or varnishes
  • Excellent penetration into raw wood for improved stability and moisture resistance

Physical Data:

  • Resin: Phenolic
  • Oil: Tung
  • Color: Clear amber
  • Components: One
  • Curing Mechanism: Solvent release/ Oxidation
  • Solids By Weight (theoretical): 37.2% (+/- 2%)
  • Solids By Volume (theoretical): 31.0% (+/- 2%)
  • Coverage: 500 sq. ft./gal.
  • VOC: 419 g/l as supplied
  • Flash Point: 64°F

Application Data

  • Method: Brush, airless or conventional spray
  • Number Of Coats: One or two
  • Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Per Coat: 0.8millimeters
  • Wet Film Thickness (WFT) Per Coat: 2.6 millimeters
  • Application Temperature: 20°F Min. / 95°F Max.
  • Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner or 121 Spraying Thinner
  • Clean-Up Solvent: 120 Brushing Thinner

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

Reviews for Pettit EZ WoodSealer 2018

5 of 5 Reviews

April 23, 2022

Best sealer
By Steve from West Boylston, MA

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Used it for varnish prep on child's boat rocker.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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August 15, 2021

Great Product
By Doug from Michigan

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Went on with brush just as advertised and readily accepted Pettit deck paint after 24 hour drying time.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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February 23, 2021

Great product
By Dan from Northbridge ma

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Thanks

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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November 27, 2020

Excellent product for making varnish work easy and beautiful
By Experienced boater from Long Island

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I have been using this product close to 30 years. Sets up a solid base for applying varnish. I find two coats of it on bare wood is like 4 coats of varnish.

New build of this kit kayak started with Pettit sealer
All varnish work started with Pettit sealler
Restoration of this boat used Pettit sealer on deck
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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May 13, 2019

Petit EZ wood sealer
By Johnny Tryon from Easton, PA

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I used this product with a medium bristle trim brush to even out the bare wood spruce ribs on a wooden boat I am building. it's viscosity (flow) is like a thin paint. It went on well and looks fine. Unfortunately, I think I am going to have to sand to get an even surface before painting. I probably should have wiped off the excess before allowing it to dry

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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