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Interlux Schooner Gold Varnish
Interlux Schooner Gold Varnish
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New Schooner Gold high build, high-gloss varnish replaces traditional Interlux Schooner varnish. Schooner Gold features an optimized blend of premium UV absorbers, HALS and resins to ensure exceptional deep gloss and color retention over the lifetime of the coating.
This high gloss yacht varnish was developed with a traditional amber hue, and tests have proven the gloss retention of Schooner Gold to outperform other leading varnish products.
Features higher build properties and improved self-leveling than the previous 'Schooner' product, allowing you to achieve a professional finish in 4-6 coats; sanding only between every other coat and therefore reducing your work time. With this new formulation there is no need for thinning in warm and higher temperature climates.
Info & Guides
Schooner Gold may be applied using brush, roller, conventional spray and airless spray. When using this varnish over bare wood you should apply 2 thinned coats, followed by a minimum of 4 full coats; on previously varnished wood apply 2-4 full coats. When using as a scheme over Clear Wood Sealer, apply a minimum of 2 full coats.
Technical Information
- Advanced UV technology makes 'Schooner Gold', Interlux's longest lasting one-part varnish
- Blend of UV absorbers, HALS and resins ensure retention of gloss and color
- Traditional amber color
- Higher build, easy application, and improved self-leveling qualities
- Suited for all internal and external woods, including teak
- Can be applied directly to oily timber, such as teak
- Schooner Gold can also be used in a system with Clear Wood Sealer
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illinois
1 out of 5 stars.
Run away
2 years ago
Worst varnish I have tried to use in 40 years. Regardless of thinning ratio, it will not maintain a wet edge.
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Illinois
1 out of 5 stars.
no good
2 years ago
In 40 years of varnishing boats, I have never had as difficult of a product as Gold. Regular Schooner has been my go to for years, ""Gold"" must be better, right? WRONG impossible to keep a wet edge no matter the thinning ratio. And I too fell for the picture of a quart at the long time quart price, but the fine print says pint. Sorry I went back and ordered quarts.
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Boothbay Harbor, ME
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent varnish
2 years ago
I've worked with varnish a long time and this is an improvement over most. It goes on a little bit thicker, meaning it drips or sags less, and it dries hard compared to others.
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the world
5 out of 5 stars.
simply the best
3 years ago
in response to the negative reviews by amateurs - this varnish is the gold standard and has been for many years. Please do your homework and learn how to apply varnish. Of course, you need to thin this product, and interlux makes the best product for that as well.
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Boston, MA
5 out of 5 stars.
Follow the Directions from Interlux
4 years ago
I can see why some of the reviews are negative, saying that its too thick to use out of the can. From the Interlux website you can pull the data sheet for the product and it gives the thinning requirements. First Coat Thin 50%, Second Coat Thin 25%, all following coats Thin 15%. I used Special thinner 216 because of the cold weather, otherwise I'd use 333. I emailed Interlux asking why they changed the formula for Schooner, I guess its to keep the VOC's down so its not shipped as hazardous material. If you don't like mixing your own varnish best to stick with Schooner and not Schooner Gold.
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Wantage NJ
5 out of 5 stars.
Very nice Varnish!
4 years ago
Used it on the new mahogany deck over epoxy finish. 2 coats brushed and tipped. Then 2 coats rolled and tipped. Make sure your surface prep is perfect, as it does not hide defects. Also strain it as directed.
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Manassas, VA
1 out of 5 stars.
Not an improvement over prior chemistry.
5 years ago
Thick as molasses: did not make application easy. Instructions say you can sand every other coat, but that left me with orange peel. Give me the original, keep your ""gold"".
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orange beach al.
2 out of 5 stars.
difficult to apply
5 years ago
product very difficult to work with. had to add thinner constantly during application in perfect weather conditions. left wavy surface on a perfectly flat surface. had to restrip teak and start over after 50 labor hours of work.
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Lafayette Ca
1 out of 5 stars.
terrible product. I can't understand why anyone sells it
7 years ago
I've had every experience listed under the unfavorable reviews. I've used Interlux gold on three boats and found it very difficult and unpredictable. I had one can that I used where the product didn't seem to cure, remained gummy, and I ended spending hours stripping it all off and having to start over again. I called CLC boats and they said that there was a recall on Interlux Gold a couple of years ago, so that may explain that episode. It's impossible to use out of the can. On mild days 70-78 degrees in california i tend to thin it 10% and work on small sections at a time. Once I get a good finish it looks good and his durable but its not worth using. After 3 boats I will never use the product again. Interlux needs to speak up here and discuss their product
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Mamaroneck, NY
5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic stuff
9 years ago
Worked as advertised. Needed some thinning. Brushed very easily with a 2 in. badger brush. There's barely a brush mark afterwards. I have always used Zspar. I like this one a lot too!
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Q: What can you use besides the 333 to wipe down between coats?
6 years ago1 Answer
A: Denatured alcohol is best to wipe down between coats.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: how much sq ft coverage do you get out of a pint can?
8 years ago1 Answer
A: Coverage with varnish is more dificult than answering for latex due to brushing technique and application thickness. My work is done outdoors in a marine environment. I learned that Schooner Gold, straight out if the can, will laydown better (and hold a high gloss) with a thicker application technique. My estimated answer to your question is about 50-60 sq ft for one coat. Note: If you lack brushing experience, consider thinning with drops of brushing tinner #333.
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Q: is this a good product to use over old sanded epoxy?
11 years ago1 Answer
A: Sorry, but I haven't used the product yet.
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Q: I used this product on my front doors and they came out A+. I had 2 neighbors ask what did you use. I'm going to be build a new house in about 2 years and will be using a nail down cherry again. Can this product be used for floors? We have nail down cherry with a minwax floor finish and I hate it. Looking for a product that will not chip at the joints due to natural expansion and contraction of the wood.
12 years ago1 Answer
A: I used Schooner Gold on the sole of my boat. It has been 2 years and still looks great. I would not use it on a house floor. I would worry about the maintenance. Varnish takes weeks to fully harden, the more coats the more time. Varnish is also very weather resistant but dirt and shoes are abrasive and that is varnishes weak link. I know this is not what you want to hear but I would suggest a harder more durable finish.
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Q: what is the recomended drying time between coats ?
12 years ago2 Answers
A: The answer to this has several factors. Temp, humidity, number of coats on the piece of wood, and the amount of thinner added. However 24 hrs is a good rule of thumb. On the can there is a chart that lists drying times. These times are accurate.
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Q: Is this a non poly varnish?
13 years ago1 Answer
A: Yes, non-poly
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