How to Apply America's Best Varnish

SURFACE PREPARATION: NEW WOOD:

∙ Clean surface to remove all contaminants and ensure substrate is dry ∙ Sand substrate with 320 grit sandpaper with the grain
∙ Wipe clean with denatured alcohol and ensure substrate is fully dry

PREVIOUSLY VARNISHED WOOD:

∙ Remove any previous varnish that is delaminating or peeling
∙ Sand substrate with 320 grit sandpaper with the grain
∙ Wipe clean with denatured alcohol and ensure substrate is full dry

MIXING SOLVENT BASED:

∙ Slowly stir varnish to ensure well mixed
*Do not shake or agitate vigorously: This may cause bubbles If thinning is desired add 10-15% xylene

MIXING SOLVENT BASED:

∙ Slowly stir varnish to ensure well mixed
*Do not shake or agitate vigorously: This may cause bubbles If thinning is desired add 10-15% xylene

MIXING WATER BASED:

∙ Slowly stir varnish to ensure well mixed
*Do not shake or agitate vigorously: This may cause bubbles If thinning is desired add 10-15% pure filtered water

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - APPLICATION:

Apply even coats with the grain of wood by spraying or brushing. Recoat every hour at 72°F or when coating is tack free. Temperatures will affect dry time and recoat time. America’s Best Varnish will need to be sanded if allowed to dry more than 8 hours at 72°F. Higher temperatures will reduce recoat window. Sand with 320 grit between coats as desired. Wipe clean with a lint free rag and denatured alcohol. Allow to dry before next coats are applied. Sand with 320 grit and clean with water before applying final coat.

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