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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 04/05/2005 :  10:50:53  Show Profile
I spilled some varnish on my deck. what is the best means by which to remove it?

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Steve
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jm
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Response Posted - 04/05/2005 :  14:31:07  Show Profile
I've had luck getting drops of varnish off, after a few days of direct sunlight until it hardens, then take a sharp blade/scraper and carefully scrap/'chip' it off. Then use a fine polishing compound and work any remaining residue off/out until desired shine..
(3M's Marine polish/wax)
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Response Posted - 04/06/2005 :  11:28:44  Show Profile
jm's way is a good method and probably the easiest but the only problem I've had with that method is you could end up polishing off the gelcoat around the varnish, depending how much you dripped. You also cannot do this if the varnish is on the non-skid.

Another approach, though it requires a little more work, is to use Interlux 299E with a brass bristled brush. The 299E is a gelcoat safe paint remover, non abrasive. Here's a link:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=72324

I brush some on and let it sit for 2 or three minutes, then brush it off. Takes a little work but 299E breaks up the varnish and the brass bristle brush minimizes the "rub-off".

When I bought my boat the PO dripped all over the deck (apparently wasn't very careful), even of the non-skid. It had also been sitting so long that really bonded to the surface. This was how I got it off.

Hope that helps and good luck!
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