Varnishing and Painting Supplies
The finish of your antique boat can only be as good as the varnishing tools you use! After years of trial and error with different products, my favorites varnishing supplies are listed below.
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Recommended Products
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3M 1' Blue Painters Tape
This tape sticks well while still being easy to remove without leaving any residue behind. Use this to tape waterlines and deck seams. It is a five day tape and should not be left on for more than that. We almost exclusively use this product for taping all of our projects.
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Corona Slicker 9 Inch Foam Roller
I have found that this product is the best for applying most varnishes and paints. We often cut the roller in thirds and use on a 3-inch roller frame. It holds the perfect amount of varnish so you are less likely to get runs and sags in your finish.
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3' Roller Frame
We use this for appling varnishes and paints. It is a 4 wire roller and we use with the 9’ Slicker Foam Roller cut in thirds.
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3' Foam Brush
We use this brush for tipping the varnish and paint for a nice, smooth finish. It is a great size for large jobs like the deck and hull of your boat. It is also rigid enough to last for big jobs.
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2' Foam Brush
We use this brush for tipping the varnish and paint for a nice, smooth finish. It is a great size to get into tight spaces and is rigid enough to last for big jobs.
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4' Plastic Roller Tray
The best varnish and paint tray that we have ever used. The tray has bumps instead of lines that helps make the varnish even on the foam roller so when you tip with a brush you get a nice even coat.
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Tack Cloth
These give just the right amount of tack to clean the surface but not leave any wax behind. We use it after the vacuum and thinner wipe down process to get the surface dust free and ready for a beautiful coat of varnish or paint.
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3M 07447-20PK Hand Pad, Box of 20
We have found over the years that these scotch-brite pads are perfect for roughing up varnish for the next coat. It gives the right amount abrasion to the surface so the next coat will stick very well. Compared to other brands, these pads last a long time so you will use about 4 to 6 on a 17-foot boat.