Carbon Mast Varnish

   Im about to order some varnish as my carbon mast is quite flakey.
I was thinking international 'original'. Is there any others which are better? But most importantly how much of it (sold in 375ml or 750ml or 2.4l) will I need for my 300 mast?

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tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Carbon Mast Varnish Posted: 17 Aug 09 at 2:02pm
	Im about to order some varnish as my carbon mast is quite flakey. I was thinking international 'original'. Is there any others which are better? But most importantly how much of it (sold in 375ml or 750ml or 2.4l) will I need for my 300 mast?
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 09 at 2:58pm
	You Will need 2 pot varnish Tom, Originall varnish will just flake off and only last a few weeks, You could always buy car paint laquer from halfords, it last longer and can be sprayed on so it takes less time to dry etc.

tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 09 at 3:53pm
	Iv tried the laquer and it looks poo. I spoke to mark henman (sails at sunderland) and he did his mast in a international one pot varnish 2years ago and it looks brand new.
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dave.blakesley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Mar 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote dave.blakesley Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 09 at 8:34pm
	I used international goldspar (1 pot) on the top section of my b14 (composite) a few months ago and it still looks almost new, very shiny and made a big difference to the original white and flaky top section that i had before...

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	Graham Scott from wavelength advised me to do mine with two pack.
	the same, but different...

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	Hi Tom, I also used International Goldspar on my carbon mast, three years ago, and the finish is still good, with no flaking. I have since touched up a couple of scuffs (from capsizes/support boat contact) at the top of the mast and they have blended in nicely. I have had no problems with the product and would recommend it. Ian (Yorkshire Dales S.C.)

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 09 at 11:21pm
	A clubmate rang Super Spars and asked what they recommeded, and was told not to varnish at all! They said that UV damage was only on the surface and had negligible effect on strength so that varnishing merely added another maintenance cycle.
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 09 at 8:57am
	Can you just wax them instead? That would make it nice and shiny, and possibly provide some UV protection (if needed) and would be easier to apply.

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 09 at 9:08am
	Someone on the forum once recommended stuff from Halfords intended to UV protect car plastic bits... Sounds easier than varnishing, and no peeling after a couple of years.
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ifoxwell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: Hoo Online Status: Offline Posts: 669	Post Options Post Reply Quote ifoxwell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 09 at 9:24am
	I've used international one pot white paint before and it worked perfectly Ian