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Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss
Epifanes Gloss Wood Finish Varnish
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Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish is the ideal solution for any wood surfaces above the waterline, and works especially well on teak wood. No sanding between coats required. This is the perfect alternative to traditional varnish as it eliminates strenuous repetitive work.
Phenolic based resins, tung oil, and UV inhibitors build quickly for a high gloss finish with long lasting beauty on teak and other fine hardwoods. Formulated for extraordinary protection, even in tropical climates, Epifanes Wood Gloss Finish is also recommended as a sealer and filler for marine and exterior wood.
Easy to apply using brush, roller, conventional air spray, or HVLP spray. With ambient temperature at 65F, this varnish is dry in 12 hours and recoatable in 24 hours. Available in 500 mL and 1000mL containers.
Info & Guides
- Container Size: 500 ml., 1000ml.
- Gloss: Ultra High Gloss
- Density: 0.92 kg./liter
- Solids Content : 50 +/- 2 vol. %
- Drying times at 65F / 65% RH: Tack free - 2 hours / Tape free - 24 hours Dry - 24 hours / Recoatable - 24 hours
- Recommended Film Thickness: Per coat wet - 50 micron / Per coat dry - 30 micron
- Application: Brush, roller, conventional air spray, H.V.L.P.
Technical Specifications
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 Wood Finish Gloss is compatible with most other types of one-component alkyd or urethane based varnishes and over two-component varnishes.
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Vermont
3 out of 5 stars.
Good stuff but Bubble Problems
6 years ago
Tiny Bubbles . . . Arrrgh#$%^&@! Worked very hard to remove all dust, grease, etc. from new boat seats before . . . Applied with foam brush . . . tipped with same brush . . . tiny bubbles in surface right away . . . even after 4 coats . . . Same problem as other varnishes . . . from 10 ft the seats look fine. Really nice to skip sanding in between coats.
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Bozeman, MT
5 out of 5 stars.
Very good product
6 years ago
I am using this on the cockpit of a racing dinghy. Bare wood (Mahogany) has 3 coats of West 105-207 and then four coats of Wood finish gloss. I will overcoat with Epifanes Wood gloss varnish. I selected wood finish gloss to avoid required sanding between coats. I'm still lightly sanding with 320 to look for imperfections and give a good contrast for the next coat but it's nice to not have to do a thorough job. I am waiting the max 72 hours between coats.
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Chicago
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Product for brightwork!
6 years ago
I prepped and masked my brightwork. The varnish went on easily and was thick (about the consistency of Vermont maple syrup) and did not run. After 3 coats the wood looks beautiful! Hopefully, the varnish will last more than one season.
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Scarsdale, New York
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Consistent Quality Finish
6 years ago
Excellent product worked as stated - over teak - has rich light amber contrast and super gloss finish. Will use product in more applications as it is also easy to use - flows well, mixes well and applies consistently.
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CEDAR HILL, TX
5 out of 5 stars.
Epifanes Varnish products
10 years ago
I started varnishing a 23' Pearson Ensign and a Chesapeak Lightcraft kayak with Interlux brand varnishes. I was very discouraged by the brush strokes remaining in the dryed finish and the dull/dry spots left due to the wet edge being very quick setting. I switched to Bristol Finish two part system and was thoroughly disgusted by gummy material applied. It couldn't be sanded and would not apply evenly. I then switched to Epifanes. I sanded all of above down, applied 3 coats of Wood Gloss finish followed by 1 coat of Gloss Varnish. -Every- coat went on smooth and easy with results looking better at each coat. Light sanding before applying the last coat of varnish. Done deal. I will no longer use any other product line except Epifanes.
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Milwaukee
4 out of 5 stars.
No Sanding Hurry!!!!
10 years ago
With no sanding and using foam brushes you can get a lot done in a short time.
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SPRING LAKE PARK, MN
5 out of 5 stars.
I definitely recommend this product!
10 years ago
I used Epifanes paint and varnish on my nearly complete sailboat,COQUINA, that I've built over the last several years ....I decided to use the best finishes available after spending years working on my boat!
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LOS ANGELES, CA
4 out of 5 stars.
Fine product but mind your recoat times
10 years ago
Can there exist a more satisfying finish than well-varnished teak? I think not! This alternative to tradtional varnishes (which require sanding between each coat, unlike this product which does not) puts on a beautiful glossy finish and is pretty straightforward in use. Sand before initial coat and thin to specifications with their thinner but BE CERTAIN to heed their instructions regarding the maximum 72 hour window for recoating or you'll end up with a milky coat that must be sanded down and you'll lose the time you saved. With that caveat aside the product seems terrific.
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HATBORO, PA
4 out of 5 stars.
wood finish gloss varnish on cedar
10 years ago
I bought this primarily because of the no sanding between coats. This was of interest to me because I needed something to put on Adirondack chairs that were obviously going to be outside. I had previously used the clear high gloss varnish but the sanding between coats was a real chore because of all the slats that go to make up a chair. The wood finish went on very and looked good after only 3 coats although I put on 5 coats for extra protection. Interesting enough was the fact that the directions on the can said that for maximum protection topcoat with several coats of the clear high gloss varnish.
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Denver, CO
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Product!
11 years ago
I needed outdoor varnish for my wood dine and glide. A glider that you can seat 6 people that has a table in the middle to have dinner on, or play games,or drinks and snacks. I have had it for 12 years and it needed varnish bad. Tried the Marine Varnish from the Box Store, did not look good too dull not gloss and it did not bead water. Did not last. Used this Epifanes Varnish and loved the look. Easy to apply and dries quickly. Had to have this glider ready July 4th, varnished on July 2nd and it is ready! Only used one coat but I will sand and put 2 coats on in the fall. The water beaded up with only one coat. Will purchase more if I need more. Just a great product!
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Curacao
5 out of 5 stars.
Great for build coats
13 years ago
Great product for build coats. Too thick from can, must add thinner. If applying in the tropics use 333 as the thinner and it won't dry too quickly, leaves a very smooth finish when applied with a quality badger bristle brush. I usually seal the teak first with a few coats of Smith's CPES, then use this for the build coats so I don't need to sand between layers, then do two top coats of Epifanes Clear, sanding between. You get a mirror finish when done.
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Bristol, RI
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent finish and durability.
14 years ago
Selected this based on a Practical Sailor review. Was not disappointed. Preparation is key, mixing with thinner in reasonable ratios (not necessarily exact) works really well. Used on trim and large flat areas. With just 4 coats or more, looked great all season, even through blazing sunshine. Changed the way my boat looks.
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Anonymous
Seattle, WA
5 out of 5 stars.
I use Epifanes for finishing guitars
15 years ago
I apply thinned preliminary coats as advised on the can, wet sanding between coats using 320 grit with mineral spirits lubricant. Sometimes the finish is slow to dry on the edge of ebony fingerboards and painting a little Japan dryer on the wood or first coat of finish there with a Q-tip solves this problem. If the final coat is thinned, it is easier to rub out. Incredibly durable and the instruments sound great.
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Toledo Ohio
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent finish
15 years ago
I use this product on numerous tropical hardwoods, usually after having applied tung oil (and let dry completely) and it gives an excellent finish. Gives a depth and warmth to the wood with excellent clarity and a nice feel to the touch. Quite thick requiring dilution, which means that there is a lot of solids unlike the domestic products, and a good deal of coverage.
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Hilton Head, SC
5 out of 5 stars.
Have used for many years and will again
15 years ago
I have been using this product ever since I bought my boat. I use on all the exterior teak on my boat and follow up 6 or 8 coats with a finish coat of Epifanes clear varnish. This gives a beautiful gloss finish. I start with a first coat thinned with 10 to 20% penetrol and thinner.
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Q: null Can the epifanes wood finish gloss seal splintering wood? I have pressurized wood I'm trying to make into a picnic table and it is pretty splintery—if I use this to seal it will it smooth out small splinters?
a year ago3 Answers
A: It might help, but it may be that the main thing you need to do is prepare the wood properly for finishing. Is the wood weathered? If so the weathered surface should be sanded down to fresh wood. If it is new pressure treated lumber you should probably wait a few months until it has thoroughly dried. It should be sanded smooth in any case. Once the surface is smooth it can be sealed with thinned exterior varnish (like the WF varnish) as a first coat and that would probably take care of small splinters. Or you could use any of a number of exterior stains or paints designed for the outside of houses and decks. Using Epifanes finishes on a picnic table, though, is an expensive way to go. I use it on boats but you could save by getting something less expensive at the hardware store or home center.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: null I had half a liter of this that had skinned over. Screened and mixed it and applied it and it is not hardening after 24 hours 80F room temp. It is still fingertip tacky. Will it ever dry?
3 years ago3 Answers
A: If you don't think you're going to use the leftover varnish for a while, fill the can with Bloxygen. It will displace air from the can and help prevent the varnish from skinning over.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I am building 4 Adirondack chairs out of Western Red Cedar, and they will be used in Seattle, WA. I will be spraying the finish coats using a Graco Ultramax. I was considering using a sealer (mainly for the end grains), 6-7 coats of a gloss, and then a final coat of matte. 1) Is this how you would do it? 2) which products would you recommend for each coat?
3 years ago2 Answers
A: The gloss has a very long dry time vs. the matte. I know this goes against conventional wisdom but given how much you need to thin this material, I would start with matte and gradually add gloss to mix. The highest ratio of matte to gloss I've ever used is 1:3. The gloss, on it's own is more glossy than anything I would want to use unless I was working for a very high end yacht yard. Paul Krause paulkrausellc.com
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I just refinished a Teak Whaler with this and loved how it applied vs traditional epiphanes clear high gloss. It says on the can that it is formulated for Teak, how will it hold up on Mohogany? Is there any reason not to use it vs the Clear High-Gloss Marine Varnish?
3 years ago1 Answer
A: It will work just as well on mahogany. When applied correctly, the clear varnish has a more durable finish that can last longer between maintenance coats.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I forgot to stir my product and did a full coat on some wood furniture. Will it be ok if I just stir it up now to apply my second coat? Have I ruined my stuff? It all dried nicely nothing was sticky or discolored.
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3 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I have an old adirondack chair which has been beaten up by the sun and elements for 15 years. Rather than buy a new chair, I'd just like to fix it up. I've disassembled it, sanded it, and filled in larger cracks with wood glue and in some places have just used some old wood filler. I've heard that Epfanes clear gloss will enable it to sit in the sun and rain for years to come. Should I apply penetrating epoxy before the Epifanes, or is the Epifanes enough without the extra step?
4 years ago6 Answers
A: I sand the wood down to 220 grit and then apply a sanding sealer-a dewaxed shellac is my preference. I like Zinsser Seal Coat. After 2 coats I start with the Epifanes. First coat diluted 50%, second coat 25% and then more coats with 10% thinner. Works great. I love this product.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: null What happens if you go against the instructions and re-coat after it is tacky like with epoxy?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: Check out the sections labeled ""common problems"" at this link: https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=976&title=Epifanes+Technical+Advice+and+Suggestions
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I would like to protect wood furniture used outdoors in the blazing Texas summer. I also want to protect a wooden boot jack my husband made and that I did pyrography on. What products would you recommend for these projects? Could you also recommend proper brushes to use? Thanks for your help. Janet LeNoir
6 years ago2 Answers
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6 years agoHelpful?
Q: null I've noticed that the Epifanes Clear wood gloss has a recoat time of 24 hours whereas the Epifanes Clear wood matte has a recoat time of 12 hours. Why is that? If I add 5% of the Epifanes accelerator to the clear wood gloss, how much will that take off of the recoat time? Thanks in advance!
6 years ago1 Answer
A: Flattened products have a natural tendency to cure faster with almost all air-dry products. Gloss products need to cure slower to maintain the high gloss. It is very hard to calculate how much faster the product will cure with the accelerator, because it is dealing with air-dry products, that have a cure time that is dependent on atmospheric condition.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: null Any reason this can't be used over new epoxy resin ?
7 years ago1 Answer
A: This product should work fine over completely cured epoxy. Remove any amine blush and sand the epoxy as directed for other applications.
6 years agoHelpful?
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