Pettit Captain's Varnish Aerosol Spray

Pettit Captain's Varnish Aerosol Spray

Pettit's Captain Varnish is a favorite among traditional marine industry professionals. Captain's Varnish 1015 is highly regarded for its ease of application, outstanding gloss retention and tough yet flexible durability. A combination of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils provide excellent performance. It's warm, light amber hue will enhance the rich, classic bright work appearance. Contains ultraviolet absorbers and filters.

Associated Products:

• Pettit 2018 EZ-Wood Sealer

How to Apply Pettit Captain's Varnish

Application Systems

• Bare Wood
• Sand surface completely smooth with 180-320 grit production paper. Wipe surface to remove sanding residue.
• For the first coat use Pettit EZ Wood Sealer followed by at least 4 coats of Captain's Varnish
• Apply a generous covering coat of Pettit Clear Sealer. Let it dry overnight and thoroughly sand with 220 grit sandpaper.
• Let each coat dry overnight, sand with 220 grit sandpaper and clean off residue before applying the next coat.
• Varnished Wood
• Remove all the old varnish with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding.
• Bleach the wood if necessary to remove water stains.
• Proceed with the system for bare wood above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pettit Captain's Varnish Aerosol Spray used for?

Pettit Captain's Varnish Aerosol Spray is a traditional marine varnish designed to provide a durable, flexible finish for bright work. Its warm, light amber color enhances the appearance of wood, while ultraviolet absorbers and filters provide additional UV protection and help maintain gloss.

How many coats of Pettit Captain's Varnish are needed on bare wood?

For bare wood, apply at least four coats of Pettit Captain's Varnish after the initial Pettit EZ Wood Sealer. Each varnish coat should be allowed to dry overnight, then sanded with 220-grit sandpaper and cleaned of sanding residue before applying the next coat.

How should bare wood be prepared for Pettit Captain's Varnish?

Sand bare wood completely smooth using 180-320 grit production paper and remove the sanding residue. Apply Pettit EZ Wood Sealer as the first coat, followed by the Captain's Varnish system. The instructions also call for a generous covering coat of Pettit Clear Sealer, followed by overnight drying and sanding with 220-grit sandpaper.

Can Pettit Captain's Varnish be applied over existing varnish?

Yes, but the application instructions call for removing all old varnish with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding. If necessary, bleach the wood to remove water stains, then follow the preparation and application system specified for bare wood.

What temperature range is recommended for applying Pettit Captain's Varnish?

Pettit Captain's Varnish has a listed application temperature range of 40°F to 90°F. At 70°F, the specified drying time is approximately 2 hours to touch and 12 hours before recoating.

What type of finish does Pettit Captain's Varnish provide?

Pettit Captain's Varnish provides a warm, light amber finish intended to enhance a classic bright work appearance. It is formulated with phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils and includes ultraviolet absorbers and filters for added UV protection.