Cedar Canoe Refinish: Spraying Marine Varnish

[@edwardpardy7866]

First rock on that canoe would have me bawling lol. Nice application.

[@timberboatworks]

Sadly this canoe was lost on the highway on its way back to the client. The stem on the bow was crushed. The client has since fibreglassed and varnished the damage. Thank you.

[@robertbolding4182]

Well of course you can spray but marine varnish is usually flammable. So you know you need that precaution. I no longer brush the stuff. I roll it on then it self levels

[@timberboatworks]

Both roll and tip and spray applications work well with varnish. There is always some risk when it comes to chemicals and solvents in enclosed spaces. Protect yourself accordingly.

[@Nightside13]

No orange peel! Did you have to thin it out a lot?

[@timberboatworks]

No I am using a smaller HVLP spray nozzle with a smaller nozzle size. It is thinned according to the Pettit Flagship Varnish recommendation. Too much thinner will lead to very weak and soft varnish. I adjust the air pressure at the compressor not at the gun to have an even pressure all the way through the hose, the gun cannot regulate the pressure in that short distance between the regulator on the gun and the nozzle.