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applying Spar varnish to firewall

Post by frank.koonce » Sun May 26, 2024 6:26 pm

I found a post on this forum a couple of years ago about applying thinned Spar varnish to the firewall with a cloth, and it worked great. I want to do it again for another car but I can't remember if it should be a 50/50 percentage or something else. Also, I can't remember if I used turpentine or mineral spirits the first time. Recommendations welcome!

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Re: applying Spar varnish to firewall

Post by A Whiteman » Sun May 26, 2024 7:32 pm

Hi Frank, I would suggest using the thinners given on the varnish tin as different manufacturers can use different bases. Try the thinning ratio on a bit of scrap wood and see what works for you.
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Re: applying Spar varnish to firewall

Post by Allan » Sun May 26, 2024 8:08 pm

Penetrol is a product made to thin paints and extend brushing time to allow even coating. You just need to check that it is compatible with the product you want to use.

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Re: applying Spar varnish to firewall

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sun May 26, 2024 8:40 pm

What Allan said. Urethane varnishes don’t thin well and are best used at package consistency. They don’t behave like the natural resin long oil varnishes of yore. Any road, a new-fangled foam brush would be a far better applicator than a rag.
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Re: applying Spar varnish to firewall

Post by frank.koonce » Mon May 27, 2024 5:01 pm

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about using Spar varnish. Much appreciated!

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