Surface Preparation

The surface must be sanded smooth with 220 or 320-grit sandpaper. Wipe away any residue first with a tack cloth, then with a clean, lint-free rage dampened with TotalBoat Envy Brushing Reducer.

Mixing

Brush/Foam Roller: To 2 parts Varnish Base (gloss or satin) add, slowly, 1 part Brushing Activator by volume. Stir or agitate well for 1-2 minutes, and allow 5 minutes of induction time. Reduction should not be needed for brushing, but 10-30% TotalBoat Envy Brushing Reducer can be added to achieve desired flow characteristics.

Application

Brush/Foam Roller: Envy 2-Part Varnish has excellent self-leveling properties; do not overwork the varnish when applying. The wet edge working time is about 2 minutes. Envy can be overcoated without sanding for up to 12 hours. The overcoat window is between 4 and 12 hours @ 77°F, or when the surface is dry. If the 12-hour overcoat window limit is exceeded, you must sand before overcoating. Always wait 24 hours between any application and sanding. Sand with 320-grit or finer sandpaper, and wipe the surface residue away with a clean, lint-free rag dampened with TotalBoat Envy Brushing Reducer.

Recommended Application Schedule

Apply 2 coats on the first day, waiting 4 hours between coats. Wait 12-24 hours and sand lightly with 320-grit sandpaper, and apply 2 more coats, waiting 4 hours between coats. Continue this procedure until the desired number of coats have been applied. For the best finish possible, always sand directly before applying the final coat.

Precautions

Use with adequate ventilation and proper respiratory protection. See SDS for complete details of composition and precautions.

Note: The material and substrate temperature should be no lower than 45°F before, during, and after application. Do not apply paint materials to surfaces less than 5°F above dew point, or to surfaces warmer than 125°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 45° to maximum 125°F. Do not apply when precipitation or dew may affect drying performance of finish appearance.