[C320-list] Catalina 320; interior varnish refinish

[Ken Geiger]

Hi Jeff.  I checked out the associated slides and really like the teak dividers.  Certainly puts the mess in my nave table to shame.


Ken Geiger
Northern Dream # 765

 

 

 

---- Original Message ----
From: Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 22, 2018 12:46 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Catalina 320; interior varnish refinish

We purchased a couple small cans from CatalinaDirect.  If you put "target" in their search bar, it'll show 3 variations based on the Hull Year.

I think that if you were to lightly sand to the wood, I think you'd probably find that it'll bring out the teak and darken up slightly. This is based on when I built a new Nav station top out of teak, I just finished it straight without any staining and it matched nicely.

I (personally) prefer the satin finishes because they hide imperfections so much better than gloss finishes do.  The only trick with satin finishes is that you must stir them occasionally during application and a lot prior to straining/pouring into the work container because the material that makes the satin finish needs to stay suspended otherwise it will settle to the bottom and you'll get a gloss finish.  With that said, it was never an issue getting an even satin finish.

https://c320.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20180622164302107

This is an example of the match I got with just teak and Target...  Maybe not perfect, but close enough that nobody can really tell it wasn't original.

-Jeff Hare


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Dave Hupe
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2018 11:14 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Catalina 320; interior varnish refinish

 Thanks Jeff.
I actually planned to probably use the Target product.   However, I'm still interested in knowing your/anyone's experience if the clear product will help blend in scuffs/nicks, or lighter/bleached looking areas?  Normally when I would touchup any woodwork,  I would first wipe with stain to help hide/subdue the blemishes.  Without doing this, I'm doubtful that the blemishes will be remedied. Also, should I get the "satin" sheen to blend with the original wood?
I think this is the right stuff …… similar to the previous Oxford coating owners have referred to ….. correct?  https://www.targetcoatings.com/product/em2000wvx-wb-alkyd-varnish/
Dave Hupe
'94 Cat320 (#32)
Holland, MI