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Epifanes high-gloss clear varnish is renowned for its high-gloss finish and offers superior protection in all climates, making this perfect for use on boats, outdoor furniture, and any exterior wood projects. Formulated with tung oil, phenolic and alkyd resins, and U.V. filters for superior protection. This marine spar varnish is an exceptional finish for wood above the waterline, or over traditional clear urethane and clear epoxy resins systems. Apply with a foam or bristle brush for best results.

Need the complete set-up? Our new JD Epifanes Clear Gloss Kit (CVKIT) includes two 1000ml cans of varnish, 2 foam brushes, 2 paint strainers, 2 stir sticks, and 2 plastic paint pails. This is a great value. You save on the varnish and receive brushes, strainers, and pails for free!

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Technical Specifications

Container Size: 250 ml., 500 ml.,1000 ml., 5000 ml.
Color:Clear Amber
Gloss: Ultra High Gloss
Density: 0.92 kg./liter
Solids Content : 55 +/- 2 vol. %
Drying times at 65F / 65% RH: Tack free - 3 hours / Tape free - 24 hours Dry - 12 hours / Recoatable - 24 hours
Recommended Film Thickness: Per coat wet - 50 micron / Per coat dry - 30 micron
Application: Brush, roller, conventional air spray, HVLP

Temperatures should be between 50 degrees F and 85 degrees F for application, with air humidity below 85 percent. Avoid varnishing in too much sun or wind, a rapid loss of solvents will occur under these conditions and will decrease the flowing ability. Epifanes Clear Gloss Varnish is compatible with most other types of one-component alkyd or urethane based varnishes and over two-component varnishes.

Technical Information

What's included in JD Epifanes Clear Gloss Kit (CVKIT)

2 containers of CV1000 (2000 ml of varnish)
2 foam brushes
2 cups
2 strainers
2 stir sticks

SAFETY INFORMATION

Be sure to read all safety information on the label and in the SDS (safety data sheet) before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and a proper respirator.

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71 – 100 of 177 Reviews

Iron River, Wisconsin

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent product, made better with free shipping

7 years ago

I like the 2 liter Epifanes varnish kit. It's a great deal with the inclusion of 2 mixing pails/pots, strainers, brushes and latex gloves, and made even better with free shipping. With the addition of all of these things, I don't believe you can beat the price Jamestown offers! I'll be ordering again soon.

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Leesburg, Florida

5 out of 5 stars.

This is my second purchase of this varnish.

8 years ago

I refinished my front door and it came out absolutely beautiful.

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Baltimore

1 out of 5 stars.

Disposal Method

8 years ago

The Safety Data Sheet for this product states the product should be disposed of with household products without giving any clue as to how one is to dispose of the extra used product. They could have done a better job in informing the consumer.

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Chicago

5 out of 5 stars.

Nice Results!!!

8 years ago

I used the product on my exterior wood doors. Applying, as the instructions stated, produced a beautiful finish.

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Wisconsin

1 out of 5 stars.

Bad Batch/Bad Product?

8 years ago

Followed the instructions on the can, including using the Epiphanes brush thinner. Application of product was difficult. It looked great while wet (nice and smooth). As it dried, the finish became matted/lumpy. Second though the fourth coat did the same thing. Customer service said that it must be an issue with how I was applying it or thinning it, What a joke. I've been finishing woodwork for 25+ years and never had an issue like this. Did I get a bad batch from Jamestown or is this the way the product is supposed to look when it dies? It's looks horrible.

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Kenosha, WI

1 out of 5 stars.

Bad Batch?

8 years ago

Goes on smooth, but as it sets up, the finish turns lumpy in appearance. Horrible appearance! Left with no other choice but to completely strip the piece and redo with an alternate product. Customer service didn't seem to feel it was an issue. I've been finishing woodwork and doors for 30 years, and I've never run into an issue like this with other products that are a lot less expensive (i.e, Lenmar Spar). Maybe I received a bad batch?

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Dallas

2 out of 5 stars.

great product - bad customer service

8 years ago

Shipping is a problem. Larger cans have their lids secured by locking wedges but small cans (250 ml) are simply taped over. My shipment arrived with one can open and spilled all over the inside of the box. It was a nightmare to unpack and clean up the rest of the cans for use. When I complained to Jamestown, I was ignored. Not good customer service or attention to detail. Maybe their product is great but if it arrives in unusable condition, what have you gained.

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Greenacres, WA

5 out of 5 stars.

Epifanes is all I use on Teak. Just had good luck with it.

8 years ago

Old trawler with lots of teak. Epifanes has always held up well.

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San Francisco,CA

5 out of 5 stars.

MY FAVORITE

8 years ago

This varnish has been used for centuries by boatbuilders. Its got to be good.

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Chapel Hill, NC

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Varnish

8 years ago

I've used this varnish for years on my 1959 Lyman. Not the easiest stuff to work with but lasts a long time and looks great.

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ

5 out of 5 stars.

Hi Gloss, smooth flow.

8 years ago

The varnish went on smooth. Mixed well. Looks beautiful.

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Boston area

4 out of 5 stars.

Great choice for decades.

9 years ago

To longer to dry than 24 hours but it was at 50 degreess outside air temp in my garage, on the low end of the spectrum for varnishing. I called the Epifanes and they said I could do it as long as above 33 but would be harder to apply and take longer to dry as expected.

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Snellville, Georgia

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Product

9 years ago

Great stuff, restored all wood trim and wood surfaces on 1984 boat. Turned out beautiful. Just follow instructions on can for thinning.

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Hanson, MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great varnish !

9 years ago

Order filled promptly and accurately. Easy to use and apply to Boston Whaler mahogany refinishing project. Love the glossy finish !!

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Birmingham, AL

5 out of 5 stars.

excellent deck finish

9 years ago

Used to provide waterproof seal on front porch. Pressure Treated Pine 2x6 Boards. Sanded down with 60 grit finished with 150 grit. Applied stain and 4 coats of Varnish per instructions. (Cut with thinner 1st 3 coats). Absolutely Beautiful, beads water, repels the weather.

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Corunna, Michigan

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Varnish

9 years ago

Finishing my cedar strip canoe. Easy to apply and an awesome finish. Just follow instructions

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Charlotte, nc

5 out of 5 stars.

Wonderful high gloss.

9 years ago

Wonder product. Make sure to follow their directions. First coats you need to dilute with a brush thinner. My suggestion is to use theirs, even if you already have some at home. Use Epifanes brand brush thinner.

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south louisiana

5 out of 5 stars.

epifanes varnish

10 years ago

I build traditional south Louisiana wooden boat and some furniture

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CLINTON, IA

5 out of 5 stars.

Old Reliable

10 years ago

I have used this product exclusively on the original build and subsequent annual maintenance. High quality product and always good results.

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Jordan, MN

5 out of 5 stars.

It's better than I am!

10 years ago

Being a beginner I can't give a fair review. Let's just saw that everything that went wrong was my fault! How great it looks is all the product not me!!

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Baldwin, NY

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent product and easy to use.

10 years ago

The thinning recommendations for this product were spot on. I lightly sanded between coats using only a green Scotch pad. End result was flawless and the matte finish I was trying to achieve came effortlessly.

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WHITE LAKE, MI

4 out of 5 stars.

Good Varnish

10 years ago

Using this varnish on my 1966 Century Arabian. Seems to have good self-leveling and easy to apply when using fresh varnish. Gets a little thick after you've opened the container a few times, so you may need to thin it if you are using small amounts at a time. Great looking finished product.

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WHITTIER, CA

5 out of 5 stars.

""Absolutely one of the Best Products""

11 years ago

Jamestown Dist. recommendations and directions were spot on!!!

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BOTHELL, WA

5 out of 5 stars.

Same great product, better price

11 years ago

We've been doing our own brightwork for years, the Center for Wooden Boats here in Seattle taught us with this product for a reason - it's awesome and leaves a beautiful finish. We can certainly buy it locally but find great prices at JD including good packages that suit our needs.

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Albuquerque, NM

5 out of 5 stars.

Good for exterior wood in New Mexico

11 years ago

About three years ago I used Epifanes to seal a hand-carved wooden bench we bought at the Hispanic Arts Pavillion at the New Mexico State Fair. Didn't want to risk it drying out, cracking and turning gray as wood does so easily in Albuquerque, with the high altitude sun, temperature extremes and very low humidity. It's still perfect, and still looks exactly as it did right after I put on the final coat. I'm getting some to do the front door.

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New Jersey

5 out of 5 stars.

Top end varnish

11 years ago

This product went on easy and looks wet when dry. I laid on 8 coats nice and thin and it looks awesome!

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CEDAR FALLS, IA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product!

11 years ago

I'm not an expert by any means, but I used this product to refinish the inside of a cedar strip outboard runabout and it turned out great. Followed the instructions for application and it covered great. After 4 years it is still holding up well too.

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Clearwater, Fl.

5 out of 5 stars.

Wow! Great product!

11 years ago

Great stuff will use again!

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Lackawanna, New York

4 out of 5 stars.

New go-to finish product for me.

11 years ago

Before using this product I read some suggestions regarding how best to ""cut"" this product. The reviews were mixed and not decisive. I went with mineral spirits, experienced no problems and got the results I had expected.

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Brandon, SD

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent product

11 years ago

The varnish was great to work with. Looks great. Durable.

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Q: How much coverage on 250 ml. I have a 3' wide, 3' long bow needs a couple coats to fresh it up the mahogany?

8 months ago

2 Answers

A: One 250ml can will cover @35 sq ft with one coat.

7 months ago

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Q: i am planning to use this on a mohogany door 1) will it bring out the color 2) protect 3) how much will I need to cover 36x 80 both sides properly

8 months ago

1 Answer

A: I find that it gives mahogany a rich beautiful color. No need to stain the wood. The best way to get longevity out of CV is to build up at least 7 coats, then do regular maintenance coats to refresh the top layers that are bearing the brunt of the UV damage. A 1000ml can will cover @150 sq ft with one coat. Check out this link vor the tech sheet: https://www.epifanes.com/related/375cab1e-12c0-4cbe-a6bc-47553f259588.pdf

8 months ago

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Q: What is a good thinner for this finish ?

11 months ago

1 Answer

A: Epifanes offers two thinners, one is for brushing and one is for spraying. Check out this link: https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/877

11 months ago

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Q: hi, is there a way to reduce the water marks on peeled varnish (other than deep sanding) before refinishing with new varnish? Thanks in advance Van

a year ago

1 Answer

A: Unfortunately, there is no easy fix for that. Remove the varnish, clean the wood with a two part teak cleaner, sand with 220 and recoat. To prevent varnish from flaking, apply 10 to 12 coats to start, and reapply regular maintenance coats once or twice a year.

a year ago

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Q: Hello, I'm restoring an antique Triumph with a wood dash. I've applied a waterfall bubinga veneer and looking for the best way to finish it. The bubinga has beautiful grain and I don't want to darken it, but I do want high gloss and of course good UV protection. I'm fine with multiple coats and long drying time. What would you suggest? Thanks! Don

a year ago

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A: The Epifanes clear high gloss varnish will darken it a little but the grain will still be visible and highlighted with the high gloss. It will provide good UV protection.

a year ago

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Q: Is this varnish ok for interior surfaces on a boat?

a year ago

2 Answers

A: Yes, Epifanes Clear High Gloss varnish can be used both inside and outside.

a year ago

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Q: Planning to refinish mahogany front door what stains are compatible with the ephianies spar varnish?

a year ago

1 Answer

A: Mine all peeled off

a year ago

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Q: Hello! I am currently building and finishing a wooden bar top for my back porch and looking at this product (Epiphases Gloss). The top has been coated with a gel stain. Is this product compatible with that finish? If not, can you recommend a marine product with built in UV inhibitors? Thanks, Jeff

a year ago

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A: I would imagine that if can still feel the grain of the wood, the Epifanes would be fine. It has a nice gloss finish that I have to touch up every couple of years. Hope this helps. Peace ?? On Monday, July 10, 2023, Jamestown Distributors <

a year ago

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Q: I cannot locate my order number for epfines high gloss varnish ordered 7/3 r thereabouts. DO you have one on record for me - eugene chiappetta? eugenechiappetta@sbcglobal.net? My mailing address is 7 Petral Rd, Madison, ME04950. Thanks for your help. I can be reached on 203 640 9544 How quickly can you ship a qt to my refinisher in Skowhegan, Maine 474 9769

a year ago

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A: Hi there. I have emailed a new copy of your invoice with the tracking number in a separate email. Please let me know if you do not receive it. You can also give us a call at 800-497-0010.

a year ago

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Q: Which product is best for year round exposed teak on boat

a year ago

1 Answer

A: Hey Peggy, This product only has the one option, which would certainly work for that.

a year ago

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