Varnish outside

[Bunym0b]

Hello sailors

Its coming to the end of the season and the bright work is looking a bit tatty. The Previous owner used the 2part system Deks Olje, it looks great and is definitely hard wearing. It is a good system but it is a bit time consuming, not in the application but the part one needs two coats and 24 hours between coats, whilst the 2nd part can be put on all of apiece, it means at least two weekends to varnish.

Has anyone any experience with Le Tonqinois? it seems to be the answer to the time poor, especially the Marine No 1 which gives a glass like finish.

 

[martinaskey]

I use Deks Olje for my hull and think it is great. It is a 'Marmite' product and you'll read lots of negative comments but I've never had any issues (36ft varnished mahogany hull). If you are simply topping up and dealing with small damage then sand back using D1 as a lubricant and re-coat with D2 as many times as you feel it deserves. The thing I like about the D2 gloss coat is that although it does need to dry you don't have to sand between coats so it only has to get to touch dry before re-coating. I'm lucky enough to overwinter in a shed and can get two coats a day done if the temperatures are moderate.

 

[Bunym0b]

Thanks. if I wanted to go back to bare wood what would be the best procedure? I'd like to start fresh and go on from that

 

[Cockaigne]

View attachment 73008Thanks. if I wanted to go back to bare wood what would be the best procedure? I'd like to start fresh and go on from that

A fine boat. I would use paint stripper. Definitely don't be tempted to sand it off. My coachroof sides have been noticeably thinned by previous owner(s) over-enthusiastic use of sanding machines!

 

[Motor_Sailor]

I think Martinaskey has it right.

In the Autumn you are really fighting a rear-guard action to make sure the winter doesn't ran rampant with your woodwork. But you have to be realistic - the days are short, dew doesn't clear until mid morning and the nights are colder.

So patch and repair any thin areas or knocks as described with D2. Then tart up with more in the spring and if you want to completely 're-do' some part, then chose yourself a week in the summer to do it properly.

The worst of all worlds is to strip back and then not get a decent thickness back on before winter. 'Hold the line' with carefully done patches of D2 and relax during the winter knowing you've done your best for your boat.