Epifanes Varnish.

[Yarrow]

I see that epifanes advertise a thinner to go with their clear varnish. Is this essential, or will white spirit do the same job? I thought that it all evaporated off anyway.

 

[Forbsie]

On behalf of a senior member who won't have access to the forum this weekend - USE PURE TURPENTINE for a better finish!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Roach1948]

I have never used the thinner, but use hot water "au bain marie" instead.

 

[Captain Coochie]

Pure Turps is Ye olde way of thinning paints and varnish . I know a decorator that uses it and his finish looks like it's under a film of glass .

 

[Topcat47]

White spirit is NOT just another name for Turps, either

 

[Captain Coochie]

I know , you can't drink white spirit ! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[burgundyben]

Quite right, I thin the first coat onto bare wood only with a drop of turps, otherwise work with neat varnish and keep the tin warm.

 

[ccscott49]

Dont need to keep the tin warm in the meddy!!! Tee hee

Keep it in the fridge!

 

[manish]

so how much turps to varnish should one use to get the "under a film of glass" finish???

 

[Scarboroughsloop]

I think that's more down to number of coats than using turps.

 

[burgundyben]

Correct.

one coat of 50/50 on bare wood, follwed I reckon by about 8 coats of neat straight out the tin and you'll have the glass like finish.

After that I reckon a quick nib and two fresh coats every year.

 

[manish]

there is a mention of keeping the tin warm. any sugestions of how to do this?? i was thinking of just useing a camping stove for 5 mins then starting it up again after 10-15 mins. is that a good idea???

 

[ccscott49]

Put the tin in a bowl of boiling water, that will do nicely.

 

[burgundyben]

I'm not sure it makes for a better finish, but its easier going on the brush and hand.

just do it on a nice day and leave the tin in the sun all morning.

 

[manish]

i guess that way i can have a beer while im at it!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Seagreen]

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I know , you can't drink white spirit ! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Can you drink turps? Never heard of that but useful to know if I'm desperate..