EPIFANES Stain for Wood or Clear Varnish

The proven classic among one-component clear coats: EPIFANES boat varnish . High gloss, easy to apply and very durable. This air-drying varnish based on wood oil, phenolic resin and alkyd resin is suitable for use on solid wood and plywood indoors and outdoors above the waterline. The varnish forms a transparent amber-colored, gloss-stable protective film with very good weather and UV resistance. Its high elasticity prevents cracking on working wood. Suitable for coating raw wood (mahogany, meranti, Oregon pine) and plywood above the waterline&nbsp

EPIFANES RUBBED EFFECT VARNISH is a fast-drying, scratch-resistant 1-component clear varnish based on urethane/alkyd resin with a satin finish. The varnish is suitable exclusively for interior areas and creates a warm, silky surface with good resistance to alcohol and common household cleaners. Application: On bare wood, it is recommended to first build up with several coats of high-gloss varnish such as EPIFANES CLEAR VARNISH (Art.No. 2050-001). Then, apply two coats of EPIFANES RUBBED EFFECT VARNISH. Best results are achieved with a soft long-hair brush. Alternatively, spray application is also possible. Wet sanding between coats with P400 is recommended. Technical DataApplication area: Satin finish topcoat for interior surfacesSubstrate: existing paint systems; clean, dry, sandedPrimer: High-gloss clear varnish (e.g. EPIFANES CLEAR VARNISH) recommended as base build-upCoverage: approx. 15 m²/l at 30 µm dry film thicknessThinner: EPIFANES PAINT THINNER (Art.No. 2059-001), EPIFANES SPRAY THINNER (Art.No. 2059-110)Application method: Brush, spray equipment (professional users)Drying times (at 20 °C): Dust dry: 1 hr, sandable: 12 hrs, recoatable: 12 hrsFurther information on application can be found in the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.

EPIFANES RAPIDCLEAR is a fast-drying, satin gloss clear varnish based on urethane/alkyd resin with integrated UV filter. The varnish forms a transparent, amber-colored protective film that preserves the natural appearance of the wood grain. RAPIDCLEAR is suitable for interior and exterior applications above the waterline – especially for oily woods such as teak – and can also be used as a quick base coat before high-gloss systems like EPIFANES Yacht Varnish (Art.No. 2050-001) or Hardwood Varnish Oil (Art.No. 2051-050).Application: The surface must be clean, dry, grease-free, and sanded (max. wood moisture: 15%). Application is done with a brush or spray gun at temperatures between 12 °C and 28 °C. No sanding is required between coats if recoated within 72 hours. For a high-gloss finish, EPIFANES YACHT VARNISH CLEAR can be applied to the sanded surface. Technical DataArea of application: UV-resistant clear varnish for wood above the waterline, interior and exteriorSubstrate: Clean, dry, sanded, max. 15% wood moisturePrimer: Not requiredCoverage: approx. 13 m²/l at 30 µm dry film thicknessThinner: Epifanes Paint Thinner (brush), Epifanes 1K Spray Thinner (spray gun)Application method: Brush or spray gun (not airless)Drying times (at 20 °C): Dust dry: 1 h, sandable: 2 h, recoatable: 5–8 hDurability: For long-lasting UV protection, at least 5–6 coats recommendedFurther information on application can be found in the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.

Extremely hard, high-gloss 2-component clear coat with UV filter. EPIFANES POLYURETHANE CLEAR COAT is suitable for interior and exterior use above the waterline in fresh and saltwater environments. The varnish offers very good UV protection, is resistant to water, alcoholic beverages, and mild chemicals, and forms a particularly hard, impact-resistant surface with excellent adhesion to solid wood, plywood, and veneers. Due to its excellent flow properties, it is also suitable for high-gloss finishes with a brush. Application: The two components are mixed in a ratio of 2:1 (base:hardener, by weight) and left to stand for 30 minutes (induction time). Application is done with a brush or spray gun at temperatures from 10 °C and a maximum of 75% relative humidity. A “mist coat” is recommended for the first spray pass. Thinning with EPIFANES PU Brush Thinner (Art.No. 2059-301) or PU SPRAY THINNER (Art.No. 2059-310) is possible. An intermediate sanding is not required if the next coat is applied within 24 hours.Technical DataApplication area: High-gloss 2-C clear coat for wood in above-water areas Substrate: Solid wood, plywood, veneer – clean, dry, sandedPrimer: none, optionally EPIFANES Vernis Extra for fast layer buildupCoverage: approx. 12 m²/kg at 30 µm dry film thicknessThinning: EPIFANES PU Brush Thinner, PU Spray Thinner Application method: Brush or spray gun Drying times (at 20 °C): Dust-dry: 2 hrs, tack-free: 4 hrs, sandable and recoatable: 24 hrsFurther processing information can be found in the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.Safety Note: Contains isocyanates. may cause allergic reactions. 

EPIFANES POLY-URETHANE DD-Yacht Varnish satin gloss is a scratch-resistant two-component clear varnish based on saturated polyester resins and isocyanate with integrated UV filter. The varnish is water-resistant, impact-resistant, and resistant to alcohol as well as mild chemicals. It is suitable for wooden surfaces indoors and outdoors above the waterline, especially for dimensionally stable woods such as marine plywood, solid wood, and wood veneer. It is particularly suitable as a satin gloss finish on EPIFANES POLY-URETHANE DD Yacht Varnish clear (Art.No. 2063-900), PP-VERNIS EXTRA Clear Varnish (Art.No. 2063-901), epoxy resins, and existing two-component satin varnishes.Application: Stir the components well and mix in a ratio of 2:1 (base:hardener) by weight and let stand for 15-30 minutes (induction time). If necessary, adjust to application viscosity with thinner. The varnish can be applied with a brush or spray gun. Application should be done at a minimum of 10 °C, with relative humidity not exceeding 75%. An intermediate sanding is not necessary if overcoated within 24 h. After 48 h, intermediate sanding with P360 is necessary. For optimal layer build-up, priming with EPIFANES PP VARNISH EXTRA is recommended.Technical DataApplication area: Satin-gloss 2-C clear varnish for indoor and outdoor areas above the waterlineSubstrate: Dimensionally stable wood (plywood, solid wood, veneer)Primer: EPIFANES PP VARNISH EXTRA recommended for base build-upCoverage: approx. 12 m²/kg at 30 µm dry film thicknessThinner: EPIFANES PU Brush Thinner, PU Spray ThinnerApplication method: Brush or spray gun (professional users)Drying times (at 20 °C, 65% rel. hum.): Dust dry: 2 hrs, tack-free: 4 hrs, sandable: 24 hrs, recoatable: 24 hrsFor more information on application, see the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.Safety notice: Contains isocyanates. may cause allergic reactions. 

EPIFANES PP Varnish EXTRA is a fast-drying, two-component clear varnish based on alkyd resin and isocyanate with a high solids content and excellent chemical and mechanical resistance. The high-gloss varnish is suitable for interior and exterior use above the waterline and can also be used as a sealer on oily woods such as teak, iroko, or Oregon pine. It forms an elastic, filling protective film with high impact resistance, good gloss retention, and excellent adhesion to solid wood, veneer, and plywood. For optimal UV protection, a finishing coat is recommended.Application: The substrate should be sanded, dust- and grease-free, with a maximum wood moisture content of 15%. Mix both components at a 1:1 volume ratio and apply with a brush or spray gun after a 15-minute induction time. The first coat can be thinned with 5–10% EPIFANES THINNER FOR 2-C VARNISH PP. For exterior use, at least four coats are required. For optimal UV protection, a final topcoat with a 1-C varnish such as EPIFANES Clear Varnish (Art.No. 2050-001) or a 2-C PU varnish such as EPIFANES DD Varnish (2063-900) is recommended.Technical DataApplication area: 2-C clear varnish for wood above the waterline, interior and exteriorSubstrate: solid wood and plywood, suitable for teak, iroko, Oregon pinePrimer: Not requiredCoverage: approx. 14 m²/l at 30 µm dry film thicknessThinning: EPIFANES Thinner for PP Varnish Extra (Art.No. 2059-501)Mixing ratio: 1:1 by volumeApplication method: Brush or spray gun (professional users)Drying times (at 20 °C): Dust dry: 1 hr, sandable: 20 hrs, recoatable wet-on-wet: 5 hrs (brush), 2.5 hrs (spray gun)Further information on application can be found in the Technical Data Sheet under 'Downloads'.Safety note: Contains isocyanates. May cause allergic reactions.