This manufacturer states that you can apply there product over any other varnish and that no sanding is required between coats.Has anyone had any experience using Bristol varnish? I understand that the normal prep work is nessesary
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Bristol varnish
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marykhubby
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Did all my exterior teak with it. Sanded everything down (winter project) to bare wood. Since the stuff is opaque, it will show what is under it. If I remember, any maintenance coats applied require light sanding to rough the surface for adhesion. I went with the wet over wet coating until I had 4-5 coats giving me the "deep" wet look desired. After 2 years I gave the swim ladder a very light sand, wiped it down with Acetone and hit it with 2 coats of Bristol. Looks like new. The rest has been untouched.
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I stand corrected. In plain english YOU CAN SEE THROUGH IT
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Best product available, mine is going on 3 years and will need touch up come fall. This is in the full Florida sun.
With a Trawler and so much bright work, I would never again consider any other product. I've previously used Cetol with the best success of about 6 months. Bristol is also cheaper, Cetol runs about $32. per can and you need the Stain and the Clear Coat, Bristol can be bought on sale for less than $50.
With a Trawler and so much bright work, I would never again consider any other product. I've previously used Cetol with the best success of about 6 months. Bristol is also cheaper, Cetol runs about $32. per can and you need the Stain and the Clear Coat, Bristol can be bought on sale for less than $50.
I know some other wooden cruiser owners from another board. Bristol finish is a particular favorite with classic cruiser owners who don't have a covered slip. I've seen Bristol and think it's the next best looking clear finish compared to varnish. It's only with very deep coats that Bristol begins to look more like clear coat than varnish.
Ocean, yes. Just like varnish, Bristol Finish takes on a spectacular look with many coats. If anything, deep coats of Bristol Finish has more shine than varnish. It's a different kind of gloss than varnish but I can't really explain it. Unless you are a real varnish buff you're just going to look at Bristol Finish and say it looks great. The longer time between recoats is a big plus if you keep the boat in the open.
On wooden boats the seasonal cracking of any finish along exterior joins may mean Bristol Finish is a yearly recoat instead of a couple of times per year.
If used only on rails or trim with few joins then all you have to worry about is UV damage. In that case Bristol Finish may mean you can go a couple of years between recoats.
On wooden boats the seasonal cracking of any finish along exterior joins may mean Bristol Finish is a yearly recoat instead of a couple of times per year.
If used only on rails or trim with few joins then all you have to worry about is UV damage. In that case Bristol Finish may mean you can go a couple of years between recoats.
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light pressure, slow drag, using a FOAM brush to cut down on bubbles during application - you'll be happy with the result after 3-4 coats. Good luck!
light pressure, slow drag, using a FOAM brush to cut down on bubbles during application - you'll be happy with the result after 3-4 coats. Good luck!