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Flagship 2015

Flagship 2015

Flagship 2015

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: Z-Spar Flagship Varnish is a traditional marine varnish offering superior UV protection with six times more UV inhibitors. It combines phenolic and alkyd resins with tung and linseed oils, providing a warm amber hue and high gloss finish. It is known for its high build, film depth per coat, and excellent abrasion resistance.
Physical Data:
  • Part Number: 2015
  • Resin: Alkyd/Phenolic
  • Oil: Linseed/Tung
  • Solids by weight: 55 ± 1%
  • Solids by volume: 48 ± 1%
  • Coverage: 450 sq. ft/gal
  • VOC: 420 g/l
  • Flash Point: 108°F
Application Data:
  • Method: Brush or Spray
  • Number of Coats: Bare Wood - 4 minimum, Existing Varnish - 2 minimum
  • Dry Film Thickness per Coat: 1.5 mils
  • Application Temperature: 45°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 Information: Do not shake varnish; stir gently. Apply by brush or spray, thinning if necessary. Avoid heavy films to prevent defects. Do not apply in high humidity or when rain is imminent. Ensure wood moisture content is at least 15%.
Surface Preparation: Wood must be clean, dry, and properly prepared. Sand with the grain and remove sanding residue. Follow preparation steps carefully to ensure varnish performance.
Systems:
  • Bare Wood: Sand smooth, apply filler stain if needed, apply clear sealer, and then at least four coats of varnish.
  • Varnished Wood in Good Condition: Clean, sand, and apply at least two coats of varnish.
  • Varnished Wood in Poor Condition: Remove old varnish, bleach if necessary, and follow bare wood system.
  • Bare Teak or High Oil Content Woods: Sand, clean with thinner, apply clear sealer, and then at least four coats of varnish. Note potential adhesion issues due to oil content.
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Flagship 2015-1

Spar Flagship Varnish aditional Marine Varnis Traditional warm, amber hue with outstanding gloss retention Highest build and film depth per coat Highest level of U.V. protection Extremely durable finish With 6 times more UV inhibitors, Z-Spar Flagship varnish offers the best protection against the sun's damaging rays. A special blend of phenolic and alkyd resins combined with tung and linseed oils offer excellent performance and a warm, light amber hue. Flagship Varnish contains an ultraviolet light filter in conjunction with a light stabilizer to screen the sun's damaging rays for longer life. Flagship Varnish has the highest build and film depth per coat, as well as excellent abrasion resistance and a high gloss finish. 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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Flagship 2015-2

APPLICATION INFORMATION Do not shake varnish. Stir gently before application, being careful not to introduce air bubbles into the varnish. Z-Spar 1015 Flagship 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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