Pettit Captain's Varnish 1015 - 1 Quart - 1015CAQ

A favorite among traditional marine industry professionals, this varnish is highly regarded for its reliable service, versatile application, outstanding gloss retention, and tough yet flexible durability. It has long been recommended for the highest quality work, with outstanding results and all-around durability.

A combination of phenolic and alkyd resins blended with tung and linseed oils provide excellent performance. It's warm, light amber hue will enhance the rich, classic bright work appearance. Captain's is considered by its many users to be the most durable varnish ever offered to the boating trade. Contains ultraviolet absorbers and filters.

Features:

• Traditional warm, amber color
• Provides outstanding gloss retention
• Extra UV protection
• Extremely durable finish
• Easy to apply

Specifications:

• Resin: Alkyd/phenolic
• Oil: Linseed/tung
• Oil Length: 20 gal
• UV Absorbers: Present
• Solids by Weight: 55 +/- 1%
• Solids by Volume: 48 +/- 1%
• Coverage: 585 sq. ft./gal
• VOC: 410 g/L (3.4 lbs/gal) (as supplied)
• Flash Point: 105 °F
• Application Method: Brush or spray
• Wet Film Thickness: 3.1 mils
• Dry Film Thickness: 1.5 mils
• Application Temp: 40 °F min / 90 °F max
• Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner/121 Spraying Thinner
• Number of Coats:
  • Bare Wood: 4 minimum
  • Existing Varnish: 2 minimum
• Dry Time:
  • 90 °F:
    • Set To Touch: 1 - 3 hours
    • Tack Free: 3 - 5 hours
    • Dry Hard: 8 - 12 hours
  • 70 °F:
    • Set To Touch: 2 - 4 hours
    • Tack Free: 5 - 7 hours
    • Dry Hard: 12 - 20 hours
  • 50 °F:
    • Set To Touch: 4 - 8 hours
    • Tack Free: 12 - 16 hours
    • Dry Hard: 24 - 48 hours

Product Data Sheet

Application Guide (22.13 MB)

Safety Data Sheet