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Old 06-08-2017, 19:39   #1
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Le Tonkinos varnish???

Anyone know anything about this varnish...???
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Re: Le Tonkinos varnish???

I have a good bit of teak and I used Le tonk for a few years. I really liked it but for some reason the last couple of cans I bought would leave a funky texture after each coat so I finally gave up on it. I now use Awlspar mainly for the fast recoat time, so far I am happy with it.
My main suggestion on anything you use (other than 2 part) is to add a coat or 2 before summer and a coat or 2 after summer.

The weird texture was a known problem, I wasn't the only one having issues.
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Re: Le Tonkinos varnish???

I've used it for years and love it; goes on like oil, dries like varnish, and easy to repair. It isn't a ultra hard, glossy finish like some spar varnishes but it's been great for us
follow the instructions; don't thin and limited sanding if any between coats; we find that 6-8 is the right 'base'
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Re: Le Tonkinos varnish???

how about compatibility with other varnishes....
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Re: Le Tonkinos varnish???

Here's the "FAQ"

https://www.letonkinoisvarnish.co.uk/varfaq.html
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