An alternative to Coelan?

[MapisM]

I found <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.bristolfinish.com> this </A> stuff advertised on PassageMaker.
Any hands-on experience around?

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[cliff]

Anyone stock it in the UK?

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[MapisM]

No idea, actually.
But according to their site, the only "non-americas" distributors are in Singapore and UAE.
It's available through West Marine, though.
I just hoped to hear some experiences, before giving it a try...

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[Bejasus]

why not pose the question on one of the US forums on something like <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.cruisingworld.com/forum.jsp?categoryID=205>here</A>

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[MapisM]

Thanks for the hint, I'll have a look into this Cruising World thing.
But actually, in my experience this forum has always been the best source of valuable suggestions on boating stuff.
Well, not on this specific topic, apparently...!
Amazing how in these days of "global economy" there are still US products which are totally unknown to us.
...Most likely, it's also true the other way round...

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[martinwoolwich]

Did you ever sort this out? I am also interested in Bristol Finish.

I've also been looking at Coelan and Cetol. Anyone have any views on any of these? I am only looking to apply to my brightwork not my decks

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[MapisM]

Actually, I've not been able to get any valuable info on Br.Finish so far.
But there are various threads on Coelan which you might find interesting.
Just make search "Coelan" in the forum archive.
BTW, I'm also considering that just for brightwork, not for the deck.

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[Bejasus]

Finally got 1 response from the US on this. See below. Not very helpful.

I haved used Varnish and Bristol Finish
My last refinishing was Bristol Finish. It did great for about 6 months. Then it started to fail. I followed the instructions to the letter and actually applied it in my heated garage.

Next time I'll do varnish or maybe Cetol (sigh).

Regards,
Jeff


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[mikewilkes]

CETOL, cetol maybe cetol

About two years ago when we first got down here the boss changed over to Cetol. The varnish she had so lovingly put on coat after coat after coat etc was basically crap in these conditions.
She now uses Cetol - but not the marine expensive stuff - just normal.
Bit like the Johnsons polish thing cos it look's bloody good. Got to say that really I suppose or I end up pouring my own g & t.
Seriously Cetol works very well on a deck that we are walking on every time we come onboard.


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[Bejasus]

Re: CETOL, cetol maybe cetol

we have just used Coelans, having seen both Colin's and his brothers boat. We have only done hatches, handrails and new instrument panel. It is very expensive and I have no doubts about it's UV resistance, but will be interested to see how it stands up to this winter's frost as I think that is the biggest killer of these finishes in these latitudes.

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[alahol2]

Re: CETOL, cetol maybe cetol

Have used Cetol for several years now. Although it's a relatively soft finish, it works really well. The biggest advantage is the ability to touch it up with minimal preparation under almost any weather conditions. Use the 'lightest' colour you can find (I think it's 'Deal') it seems to give the most natural colour.


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