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Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 11/30/2001, 4:21 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions (Dan St. Gean)

: I sprayed the deck and ended up with an "orange peel" finish. I
: didn't end up with any drips, but the finish is slightly lesser in quality
: than the bottom.

If it really bothers you, just sand and spray another coat. The worst that could happen is you have more varnish on the boat, thus more protection. At best, you might do a better job this time. I wouldn't advise rubbing it out unless you really want the experience.

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Other: Varnish finishing questions
Dan St. Gean -- 11/30/2001, 9:10 am
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/30/2001, 10:41 am
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Julie Kanarr -- 11/30/2001, 11:30 am
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Dan St. Gean -- 11/30/2001, 3:52 pm
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/30/2001, 4:21 pm
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Dan St. Gean -- 12/2/2001, 11:02 am
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
LeeG -- 12/3/2001, 12:13 pm
Re: Other: Varnish finishing questions
Chris Menard -- 12/3/2001, 2:52 pm
Remember, it`s a boat, not furniture. *NM*
Matthew -- 12/1/2001, 9:49 pm