Yacht Varnish

[alb40]

We all know about International Yacht varnish, and how it 'isn't suitable for marine use', so instead how bout using this:

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0141519

Wilkinson Yacht varnish - suitable for all tight arse boaters, and it says it's even suitable for use on boats. Worth a go at £5.99 is it not? Might try it on the toe rails, as these get abused a bit.

Alex

 

[Avocet]

I'm very happy with Ronseal Outdoor varnish. It seems to be the best "budget" stuff I've tried. Haven't tried the Wilkinson's one though.

 

[pvb]

Bearing in mind the huge investment in time & effort preparing for (not to mention actually doing) varnishing, I'm amazed that anyone would want to risk saving a few quid on a tin of decent varnish.

 

[Lakesailor]

Good grief. I was about to post the same comment. We are unanimous there then!

 

[pvb]

Great minds think alike, fools never diffe.....oh.

 

[alb40]

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Bearing in mind the huge investment in time & effort preparing for (not to mention actually doing) varnishing, I'm amazed that anyone would want to risk saving a few quid on a tin of decent varnish.

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I agree. Thats why most of my brightwork is done in sikkens. I tried using one of Blakes varnishes on the brightwork in spring 2006. Within a year, most of it had faded or peeled. Not a happy bunny, but I had used sikkens on the deck at the same time, and it lasted very well. So thats now being applied to the lot (when the weather allows)

I might try the wilko stuff inside though, as theres quite a bit of varnished woodwork that could do with freshening up.

 

[ccscott49]

Sikkens is an abomination!!! Epifanes! Sikkens is wood dye, Yuck! IMHO.

 

[alb40]

That depends on which one your using.

Im using cetol marine on my brightwork. Gives a nice sheen finish. It contains some dye, but its not overkill. Its ease of use is brilliant.

 

[LittleShip]

Now somebody has to do a trial on this varnish and then report back!

Err not me though.......... I'll stay with what I use until the report comes through! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Tom