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Captain's 1015

Captain's 1015

Captain's 1015

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: Z-Spar Captain’s Varnish is a traditional marine varnish highly valued for its durability, gloss retention, and versatile application. It is composed of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils, providing a warm, amber hue and enhanced UV protection.
Physical Data:
  • Part Number: 1015
  • Resin: Alkyd/Phenolic
  • Oil: Linseed/Tung
  • Solids by weight: 55 ± 1%
  • Coverage: 585 sq. ft/gal
  • VOC: 410 g/l
  • Flash Point: 105°F
Application Data:
  • Method: Brush or Spray
  • Number of Coats: Bare Wood - 4 minimum, Existing Varnish - 2 minimum
  • Application Temperature: 40°F Min. / 90°F Max.
  • Dry Time: Varies with temperature (e.g., 90°F: 1-3 hrs set-to-touch)
  • Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner, 121 Spraying Thinner
Application Instructions: Stir varnish gently before use. Apply by brush or spray, using thinners as needed for flow. Avoid heavy films and application in high humidity or late afternoon outdoors. Ensure wood moisture content is at least 15% to prevent issues.
Surface Preparation: Wood must be clean and dry. Sand with the grain and remove residue. For bare wood, use a clear sealer and apply multiple coats of varnish, sanding between coats. For varnished wood, clean and sand before applying new coats. Special instructions are provided for high oil content woods like teak.
Recommendations: Follow all preparation and application steps carefully to ensure optimal varnish performance. Avoid shortcuts in surface preparation to prevent inadequate results.
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Captain's 1015-1

Z-Spar Captain's® Varnish Traditional Marine Varnish Traditional warm, amber color Provides outstanding gloss retention Extremely durable finish A favorite among traditional marine industry professionals, this varnish is highly regarded for its reliable service, versatile application, outstanding gloss retention, and tough yet flexible durability. It has long been recommended for the highest quality work, with outstanding results and all-around durability. A combination of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils provide excellent performance. It's warm, light amber hue will enhance the rich, classic bright work appearance. Captain's is considered by its many users to be the most durable varnish ever offered to the boating trade. Contains ultraviolet absorbers and filters. PHYSICAL DATA RESIN: Alkyd/ Phenolic SOLIDS (theoretical) APPLICATION DATA METHOD: Brush or Spray Bare Wood: 4 minimum Existing Varnish: 2 minimum DRY FILM THICKNESS PER COAT: 1.5 mils Tack Free ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Pettit Paste Wood Filler Stains Z-Spar Filler Stains

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Captain's 1015-2

APPLICATION INFORMATION Do not shake varnish. Stir gently before application, being careful not to introduce air bubbles into the varnish. Z-Spar 1015 Captain's Varnish may be applied by brush, conventional or airless spray. Thinning is not normally required although on warm days use Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner at 5-10% by volume to ease brushing and maintain good flow and leveling. When spraying, use Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner up to 20% by volume. Spray one even, wet coat to minimize orange peel. Do not apply in heavy films or build coats too quickly as solvent entrapment, blistering or wrinkling...

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