Wood – Varnishing
Pre-treatment As for above waterline areas on the previous page.
Thin the first coat by 50% on bare wood. Thin the second coat by 25%, the third
by 10% and then apply additional coats, thinning if necessary by 5%. Apply a
total of 7 or 8 coats for a glass like finish. Sand between coats with P320-P400
for a better finish.
Your Safety
Your safety is our top priority, so please follow our guidance below to prevent
accidents.
Protect yourself using the right equipment to avoid skin or eye contact:
? Cap or hat
? Dust or face
marine mask
? Gloves
? Boiler
marine suit
?
Marine glasses or goggles No. ofProduct nameCoating intervalThinner/Abrasive Comments Coatsat 10°C min/maxCleanerPaper1SeajetUVVarnish24 hrs/NoneThinner U280 dryThin by50% for
bare wood 1SeajetUVVarnish24 hrs/NoneThinner U280 dryThin by25% Then 1SeajetUVVarnish24 hrs/NoneThinner U280 dryThin by10%
Good Practice
Then 4 orSeajetUVVarnish24 hrs/NoneThinner U400 wet orThin 0–5% morefinerSand byhand along Then ? Always read the health and safety advice on our labels. ? Avoid solvents on your skin. Solvent wiping will degrease your skin and canlead to dermatitis. In case of fire, use a CO
2 extinguisher or sand. Water willspread the solvent and the fire.?Alwaysworkinventilatedareas.Allowplentyofairflowwhenpaintingasthebuildupofsolventcancausesleepinessandnausea.Wearasuitablerespiratorifindoubt.? Wet sand anti-foulings because the dust is toxic.
? Do not eat or smoke when handling paint.
?Handlecanswithcareandkeepsealed.Disposeofwastepaintatarecyclecentre
Warning Labels
the grainFor Seajet Satin
Marine varnish, apply two coats ofSeajet UV Varnish as above and then apply
two coats of Satin Varnish, thinned 5–10%.
For Seajet Polyurethane Varnish, apply as
per Seajet UV Varnish, but thin only 10–15%
on the first two coats. Then reduce thinning
to 0–10% for subsequent coats. Safety symbols are for your protection. They warn you if a product may be irritating or harmful to you or the environment. Flammable material Solvents are flammable and may explode. Keep away from naked
flames and sparks. Irritant The material may cause a skin rash. Harmful Thematerialmaycauseharmifinhaled,eatenorincontactwiththeskin. Harmful to the environment Dispose of waste paint thoughtfully at a recycling centre. Do not throw
away as household waste. Toxic These products can cause harm or even death if they are inhaled,
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