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@zipper How is the Epifanes on outdoor stuff, as far as upkeep?SO, I called it a day and went to apply the first coat of satin polyurethane over 3 coats of epoxy on the dock steps. I added Epifanes Brushthinner to the mix for this project and boy did it make a difference. Much silkier than hardware store thinner. I am hooked on this stuff now.
Epifanes is made for outdoors, boats, etc. above the waterline for this particular product. From past experience, to keep the Epifanes from reacting with the existing finish, you know what I mean, I would prep, sand to bare wood if desired and then use West Systems Epoxy, 105/207, build up 3 coats, let harden and then sand, with an orbital sander, 400 paper to smooth or your desired texture. The epoxy will give you a clean slate with no reactions later. Then I would apply the Epifanes over the epoxy. The epoxy makes it waterproof if you seal all surfaces and the wood will remain stable in all weather conditions. A tip on the Epifanes...I used satin, gloss is available. Buy the Epifanes brush thinner. I mix 5% brush thinner in the 2 part Epifanes. It makes a big difference in the final finish. Apply at least 2 coats of Epifanes and sand lightly between coats by hand. I put 3 coats on the Steps because they get wallked on. After the last coat, wet sand with 3-m 2000 w/d and then polish with 4/0 steel wool.@zipper How is the Epifanes on outdoor stuff, as far as upkeep?
We've got a bench that I want to keep outdoors. It's a sentimental gift to remember my Father-in-law by, that was finished and given to us by a neighbor. I'm not sure what he used for a finish - seems to be standard poly or perhaps spar varnish. It's been 2 years, and it's already blistered and peeling. I'm going to pull the wood off and sand it back to bare wood. My plan was to go with Marine Waterlox, as it seems pretty easy to keep up with, and I won't need to strip it every few years if I simply clean it off and add another coat or two every year. I've dealt with Waterlox before, which is why I was gonna go that route. To me, it's no more or less spendy than the Epifanes if it works out, but if the Epifanes would hold up better, I'd consider a change in my plans.
Except good luck trying to keep them in one place or the place you want them... lol!400 lbs. I see where you're going! Who needs ballasts when I have them. Right?
Jealous! I spent a good majority of my lunch debating skipping out on work early and heading out to Crab Island, definitely going be out there Saturday, been a great week down here for boating, water has clearing up nicely, ocean was a little murky until a few days ago from that tropical stormGot a chance to meet up with fellow jetboater @kyle while he was in town today (Destin).
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Thanks for showing us around. One of the best vacations we've ever had.Got a chance to meet up with fellow jetboater @kyle while he was in town today (Destin).
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