[C320-list] 320 Interior Wood Stain Color

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Tim and Jeff-
Is the EM2000wvx finish suitable for the cabin sole?

Thanks,
Bill McConnellDiversion, 2000, #714
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Hoffert <thoffert77 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 4:16 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Interior Wood Stain Color

I refinished my stairs with the EM2000wvx last winter and they turned out
great.  It's very easy to use and very quick to recoat.  I put 7 coats on
the stairs and finished the same day.  After a full season of abuse, they
still look great.

I agree with everything Jeff stated.  I learned a few additional tips along
the way I thought I'd share:

-Somewhere in a previous thread, it was suggested to mix an additive to the
varnish called "Cross Linker" for added durability.  I contacted Target
Coatings directly and he recommended against adding it for this
application.  I didn't add it.  So far, there is no indication of any
pealing or other durability issues.
-The instructions that come with the cans when you buy them from Catalina
Direct (also available on the CD website for viewing) discuss reducing the
varnish with a higher percentage of distilled water to act as a penetrating
sealer for the first few coats, then lowering the water percentage or
applying full strength in later coats.  I followed this advice and believe
it worked well.  Much of the first coat absorbs into the wood this way, and
you really don't start seeing great results until after several coats, so
plan on many thin coats.
-The semi gloss finish cures more clear than the satin finish.  After many
coats, the manufacturer says the satin may look a little cloudy.  I'm not
sure how big of an issue it becomes, but to help counter this, I used semi
gloss for the first 5 coats, then switched to satin for the top coats.
They did not seem cloudy at all and the two coats of satin knocked the
shine down nicely.

I used the same semi gloss product to refinish my oak kitchen table at
home.  I applied 9 coats in a single day.  The family has been using the
table daily since January and it looks like it did the day I finished!

Tim Hoffert
Adagio, 1999 #612


On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 3:14 PM Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Absolutely. This is a super easy job with this water based sealer. Here
> are my suggestions for great results.
>
> - Lightly sand with 320 grit sand paper (and a flat block if doing flat
> surfaces).
> - Remove all the dust with a slightly damp cloth (don't worry about
> slightly raising the grain).
> - Stir super well because the off-white sediment is the gloss flattener.
> - Pour out of the can through a paper cone paint strainer into a small
> plastic re-sealable container like the Tupperware-ish kind of container.
> Don't skip this step and you can rinse out the paper strainer to reuse.
> - Buy a Good quality Brush for water based stain/sealers. Seriously Do Not
> Use a Foam Brush. :)
> - Apply light coats. It dries so quickly and self-levels, you can easily
> apply 4-6 coats in one afternoon. You can apply an additional coat in as
> little as 30 min. if you try to avoid hot/cold or humid weather when doing
> this. Just seal the plastic container, rinse out the brush with water
> pretty well and have another go after a little delay.
> - I like to do a quick wipe over of the surface with 400 grit sandpaper
> between coats. This knocks off any nibs/dust that might have formed.
>
> Tips:
> - Always run the brush with the grain. You won't see brush marks as long
> as you keep the coats light go with the grain, and don't go back and "touch
> up". Just wait for the next coat which will bind nicely to the previous
> coat and blend in and level itself.
> - If the surface you're going to refinish looks like there are dark areas
> from water or sun damage (frequently seen in the woodwork by the aft cabin
> door and around the companionway, take a little extra time and sand to the
> wood. This isn't as difficult as it might sound, the sealer is thin and
> you'll get down to clean wood in those spots really quickly.
> - It's common to see black wood around the screws on the trim pieces below
> the windows. Just remove the strips and sand those areas until the black is
> gone and brush on the sealer and they'll look like brand new and match
> nicely.
> - Just keep the coats light and move quickly.
>
> This job is so easy with this sealer, you might be tempted to touch up
> whenever you happen to have an hour or so to kill. The fiddles around the
> sink/stove/fridge, the engine cover and trim will look fantastic with only
> a little time spent.
>
> Jeff Hare
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Frank Yaskin
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 12:56 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Interior Wood Stain Color
>
> >>>>
>
>
> Clay Carter
>
> Hello: Anybody have input about color/brand details for touch up wood
> stain for 1995?<<<<<<
>
>
> Well, yes, its Target Coatings EM2000wvx. Either from Target Coatings
> themself or Catalina Direct:
>
>
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-34/hull-deck/maintenance/varnish-satin-interior-1995-to-2001-pint/
>
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/interior-finish-history/
>
> F. Yaskin
> Blue Canute 1996 #380
>
>