Varnish Stage 1 with Epoxy and Epifanes PP Varnish | The Stapley Boat Restoration Pt7

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In this video I am applying the first stage of varnish on the Stapley, a 1971 wooden Ski race boat that I am currently restoring. This involves staining the wood, applying an epoxy epoxy base and then building a base of Epifanes PP varnish.
1:38 APPROX 3 COATS APPLIED WITH A CLOTH
2:05 COAT 1 ROLLED AND TIPPED EPOXY
4:23 COAT 3 ROLLED AND TIPPED EPOXY
4:43 320 GRIT - WET SANDED
5:48 COAT 4 ROLLED EPIFANES PP
7:19 COAT 5 BRUSHED AND ROLLED EPIFANES PP
8:26 COAT 6 AND 7 BRUSHED AND ROLLED EPIFANES PP
9:12 320 GRIT - DRY SANDED
10:17 COAT 8, 9 AND 10 BRUSHED AND ROLLED EPIFANES PP
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[@LNM0000]

Those instrument and glovebox holes have the distinct air of a Class 55 Deltic about them. Great stuff !!

[@jamesroy9666]

Clearly the best presentation in making simple a complicated process. Thank you so much. I look forward to following your tutorials.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaw44]

I like forward to your finishing series. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Your craftsmanship is beautiful

[@bonafideadventures8425]

I know you’re looking for comments but a master class from you is a no brainer man. I look forward to it

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thank you! 🙏

[@glenngray1201]

I did this expoy coating on my teak patience is essential and sanding . It is tricky to do this right but the good thing is you can sand it down and start over . I will say the overall time involved, and the longevity is well worth the process I will never turn back to just laying up multiple coats of varnish.. I love watching this guy getting down on near perfection..

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

It sure is going to be beautiful for sure. Waiting patiently to see how it turns out. Great video!

[@xylocraft222]

Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous boat when finished!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I think so, can't wait to get the white paint on the deck!

[@bkormoski1]

As always fantastic

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks Bill 👍

[@steve1200bandit]

Hi Dan, look forward to your course as I plan to build one of your boats soon.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Brilliant! What are you thinking of building?

[@de-shawncarter3850]

Yes I would be interested in the course

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

It is nearly complete now, you can find out more and enrol here: danleeboatbuilding.co.uk/courses/varnishing-course-10-day-yacht-varnisher/

[@albertmyers7176]

Great vid thanks

[@bradsmith1046]

Hi and thanks for the inspirational video. I am prepping to refinish a 1940s mahogany runabout in a few months and would be interested if you had a video or course covering that process.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I do have a course on that which would be ideal for teaching you everything you will need to know for that process: danleeboatbuilding.co.uk/courses/varnishing-course-10-day-yacht-varnisher/

[@arjanwestveld]

Definitely interested in that course. As a complete boat building, woodworking, and finishing novice I can only dream of being able to deliver such quality. Perhaps such a course would help me get there.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thats great to hear, I like to think that the combination of my courses and plans will make the process more achievable for people such as yourself. The varnishing course is coming first but if it's successful I have plans to do a complete boat building one further down the line.

[@christianbiker3186]

Yes I like the sound of that , been enjoying watching you working , some amazing results .. I have a 35 footer all varnished mahogany and teak .. like to have some idea how to maintain it effectively .

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thats great to hear, keep your eyes peeled for the launch video then, it should be in a couple of weeks time!

[@jimsoprano711]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding Any updates on the launch, video? I'm very curious!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Yes, the launch video for the course is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vahpmhgZKUnNE and the course is now built which you can find here: danleeboatbuilding.co.uk/courses/varnishing-course-10-day-yacht-varnisher/

[@jimsoprano711]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding Hi Dan, I actually meant the launch of the Stapley boat haha.. You do a great job! So much craftmanship.

[@cheesewhiz32]

Looks great! I had a horrible experience with one part varnish over fresh epoxy. It appears that 2 part does not require the 14 day cure. Good to know

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks! There are a number of reasons that could have happened. Part of what I'd like to build within the course material is case studies on various different issues such as this that students have come across, followed up with solutions to the problems. In time I hope to build a definitive troubleshooting guide to cover these problems and help people overcome them.

[@fortsw5050]

👍

[@chrisdaniel2759]

I’d be very interested in the course.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thats great to hear, keep your eyes peeled for the launch video, it should be in a couple of weeks time!

[@thomformichigan]

How has this type held up in high sun areas, Such as Florida, What is the timing for redoing the Varnish and at what point do you have to sand through the epoxy if ever?

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I'm not sure actually, I have no experience of the sun in Florida, never been there 🙁. I've heard it's a killer though so I would imagine that you would want a substantial amount of UV protection over the top of the epoxy. I would probably suggest building more layers of single part traditional gloss as this gives the best protection against UV. It would also be advisable to do a yearly top up of at least one additional coat I would think.

[@hiroshimabonsaitools461]

Hi friend, You do the sanding and painting of the boat in the same room. How do you control the dust in suspension? Many thanks in advance

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Yes I usually do. Most of the time I have a big cleanup and then sheet out the area for the final coat to reduce dust.

[@imitrovic011]

Can you write me the names and labels of the products you used for the entire process from the first to the last day..thanks and greetings from Switzerland🎉

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Yes, the stain is a Morrells spirit based stain, a custom blend of one of their Mahogany stains and some Red. Epoxy is West System 105/207, the first stages of varnish are Epifanes PP and I have now finished off with Epifanes PU speedcoat.

[@cops1987]

Hello, what scotch brite are you buying/using to flat it down and remove the shine? I could not find a good one so far .. Actually do you have a list of all products used by any chance?

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I use a Mirka product called Mirlon, the most coarse grit you can get is the best. I use the Mirka abranet sandpaper as well.

[@codyray820]

What kind of brushes and rollers are you using for PP? Thanks!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I use the Rota superfine concave roller and Purdy monarch elite brushes for this.

[@makhoe1]

You've converted me to "cloth-ing off".

[@lotuselanplus2s]

I used to use varnish but i have never liked it, what i use now is automotive 2 part clear coat, sand everything down as you would here and spray 3 coats on and the grain will stand up, let dry over night, then sand with 400 and 3 more coats, sand again and finally about 5 cotes over that, give it a week to cure and spray on a very light guide coat and sand that guide coat off with 1500 watersand, final sand with 2500 and then buff it, it gives a finish like glass when done right.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Yes 2 part systems certainly have their benefits, speed being a huge one of those! They don't have the flexibility to accommodate some wood structures though so can't always be used. In this instance though 2 part saved me a ton of time, 3 coats a day instead of 3 days! If you can spray as well... 👌

[@lotuselanplus2s]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding If you find it too brittle sometimes i think you can use it with the soft face additive that they use when painting the plastic bumpers.

[@kennethpaladino4948]

I had that brite idea 2! 5 years later & it’s peeling just like varnish! Gotta redo it all! Gonna just use 6 coats of Cetol instead! Did All the wood on a 50 footer a couple years ago & still looks like new! Supposed 2 scuff it lightly with a scotchbrite pad & apply a couple coats yearly, but we’ve dun nothing & it still looks great!

[@Leroyy536]

Is there a reason why you don’t use grain filler

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Not really, I've just never really used it, epoxy fills the grain soo quickly anyway.