Rust-Oleum Marine Spar Varnish

Description

Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Spar Varnish enhances wood’s natural beauty. Apply to exterior wood surfaces above the waterline. Rust-Oleum Marine Spar Varnish beautifies your wooden surfaces with a crystal-clear finish that protects from the sun, weather, sea spray and mildew.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Expands and contracts with changing weather conditions
• UV, salt and mildew resistant coating.
  
  This item cannot be shipped internationally.
  

Extended Information

SURFACE PREPARATION

Previously Finished Surfaces:

To ensure proper adhesion,

surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease, oil,

shellac, lacquer, mildew, and polishes. Remove wax with a

wax stripper, shellac with a paint stripper, and mildew with a

solution of 10% household bleach and water. If the previous

finish is in good condition, wipe surface with a damp cloth

and sand to ensure good adhesion. If the previous finish is in

poor condition, completely remove by stripping or sanding and

follow the directions below for unfinished wood. Remove all

sanding dust using a vacuum, tack cloth, or a damp lint-free

cloth.

Unfinished Surfaces:

Sand using 150-220 grit sandpaper and

remove all sanding dust using a vacuum, tack cloth, or a damp

lint-free cloth. If a filler or putty is used, make sure it does not

contain wax and allow enough time for it to dry thoroughly. Test

Spar Varnish in an inconspicuous area before beginning project.

This product will produce an amber cast on light colored woods

and surfaces.

Stained or Painted Wood:

Follow manufacturer’s directions

for application of the stain or paint. Make certain the surface

is thoroughly dry before applying Marine Spar Varnish. Refer to

the manufacturer’s label for dry times.

WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may

release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN

CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY

IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID

EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead

exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop.

Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family

by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-

LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.

APPLICATION

Use in an area with adequate ventilation at all times. Do not apply

in direct sunlight. Apply only when air (ambient) temperature is

between 55-90°F (13-32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%.

Lower temperatures and/or high humidity may cause slower

dry times and slower dry may also result from applications on

redwood, cedar or woods with high oil content, or when applied

over some stains Do not thin. Stir thoroughly before and during

use. To prevent bubbles in the finish, DO NOT SHAKE. Apply using

a natural bristle or foam brush. To prevent bubbles in the finish,

do not over-brush or apply with a roller. Allow the finish to dry 8

hours before re-coating. Re-coat only when previous coats have

dried clear and feel hard. The coating should no longer feel tacky

to the touch. If any coat has dried more than 12 hours, lightly

sand before applying another coat. A minimum of three coats is

recommended. Allow the finish to dry 24 hours before light use.

Wait 3 days before subjecting the surface to normal usage.

CLEAN-UP

Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or

lacquer thinner. Dispose of unused contents in accordance with

local, state, and federal regulations.