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Old 10-10-2016, 10:06 AM   #1
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I used a station wagon in a wedding this weekend. It rained and now the finish is bubbling. Previous owner did wood finish and have no idea what was used. Any suggestions?
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:16 AM   #2
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From what google can share sounds like it got mositure under the protectant or the temp change drew it out of the improperly prepped wood.

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/385-...ting-problems/

Sounds like scrape off and re-finish is in order.
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:19 AM   #3
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You have a major project ahead of you. Now we know what your winter project will be. Wayne
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:25 AM   #4
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I dont know how to tell you how to figure out what you had, sorry. I think if it was me I would try to talk to somebody with some experience with old wooden boats and try to find a fix or a better solution. Good Luck
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Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.
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Old 10-10-2016, 12:14 PM   #6
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Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.
As I said, a winter project! Wayne
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Old 10-10-2016, 12:27 PM   #7
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Old 10-10-2016, 12:47 PM   #8
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Thanks for the info. So far the plan is: let it dry out , take off old finish and use a marine varnish this time.

Bruce has what you want to use. They may have used an interior urethane previously, and therein could be the problem.

Good Luck!
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Old 01-14-2021, 03:03 AM   #9
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Agree Sounds like the station wagon was finished with an interior varnish/poly.
Best Marine varnish I have ever used is Epipanes. Expensive but with many coats it lasts and lasts. Read the instructions, put on 7 to 10 coats. Regular marine varnish is impacted with car wash soaps.

Sitkins varnish is pretty good, but Epipanes is the very best.
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Old 01-14-2021, 05:57 AM   #10
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Go to Jamestown Distributors website. I found a lot of info on products there. I am re-finishing parts on my Huckster and am using Total Boat Gleam marine spar varnish. So far so good.

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Old 01-14-2021, 07:26 AM   #11
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Following, eventually building (recreating) a basket case AA huckster. Bright wood looks great but I’m wondering if paint would be more correct and maybe more durable on a huckster?
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Old 01-14-2021, 09:11 AM   #12
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Guys, Post #9 that brought up this 5 year old posting is SPAM. This poster (Erik Martin) is not speaking of a Model-A Station Wagon.
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Old 01-15-2021, 10:19 AM   #13
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'ctinin',

Feeling your pain... You might try a plastic credit card to scrape off the blistered varnish. When the card edge becomes dull, cut a fresh edge with a scissor.

If the varnished lifted with water, try soaking an area and repeat scraping. I'd even try blasting it with an air hose to see if the varnish will flake off.

Best.
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