Schooner
Gold

Varnishes

Advanced UV
Technology High Gloss Varnish

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Advanced UV
technology, high gloss yacht varnish with a traditional amber hue
that enhances the colour of natural wood. The exceptional deep gloss
and colour are retained over the lifetime of the coating.
* An
optimised blend of UV absorbers, HALS and resins in our
longest-lasting one-part varnish
* Higher-build, reduced
work-time formulation with a more bodied feel and superior
self-levelling qualities
* Achieve a professional finish in 4-6
coats; sanding after every second coat
* Suitable for all
internal and external woods, including oily timbers such as Teak and
Iroko

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Colour

YVA500

Finish

High
Gloss

Specific
Gravity

0.9

Volume
Solids

48%

Typical Shelf
Life

2 yrs

VOC (As
Supplied)

408 g/lt

VOC (EU
Solvent)

440.71 g/kg EU
Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

Unit Size

375 ml , 750 ml
, 2.5 Lt

DRYING/OVERCOATING
INFORMATION

Drying

10°C

15°C

23°C

35°C

Touch Dry
[ISO]

4hrs

3hrs

2hrs

1hrs

Hard Dry
[ISO]

12hrs

9hrs

6hrs

3hrs

Overcoating

Substrate Temperature

10°C

15°C

23°C

35°C

Overcoated
By

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Compass

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

Goldspar

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

Goldspar
Satin

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

Original

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

Schooner

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

Schooner Gold

16hrs

1mths

14hrs

1mths

12hrs

1mths

8hrs

1mths

APPLICATION AND USE

Preparation

PREVIOUSLY
VARNISHED WOOD:
In Good Condition: Clean with
thinners. Sand smooth with 280-320 grade paper. Remove sanding dust
with thinners.
In Poor Condition: Remove all previous
coatings.
Apply 2-6 coats, until a satisfactory finish is
achieved. Sand after every second coat* using 320-400 grade paper.
Remove sanding dust with a dust wipe.
BARE WOOD: Sand
smooth with 80-180 and then 280 grade paper. Clean surface by
brushing, dusting or wiping. If wiping with solvent then allow to
dry completely before applying first coat of varnish.
OILY
WOODS e.g. Teak: Must be adequately degreased (Thinners No.1 is
recommended) and prepared prior to application of Schooner Gold.
Ensure the surface is completely dry before applying the first coat.

Prime, if required, with Clear Wood Sealer/Clear Wood Sealer
Fast Dry.

Brush/Roller: If Clear Wood Sealer/Clear
Wood Sealer Fast Dry has been omitted, apply the first coat thinned
50% with Thinner No.1. Apply the second coat thinned 25% with
Thinners No. 1. Subsequent coats can be thinned up to 15% dependent
upon ambient temperature, application conditions and personal
preference. Apply a further 4-6 coats (brush)/ 5-8 coats (roller),
until a satisfactory finish is achieved. Sand after every second
coat* using 320-400 grade paper. Remove sanding dust with a dust
wipe.

* Initial aesthetics may be further improved by
sanding between every coat.

Method

Pour the amount
you expect to use in a separate container. Avoid using direct from
the can. Strain it through a paint strainer to ensure there is no
contamination. Do not apply too thickly.

Hints

Mixing Stir thoroughly before use.

Thinner Brush - YTA800 Thinner No. 1. Spray - YTA085
Thinner No. 3.
Thinning Thin first coat 50%. Apply
the second coat thinned 25% with Thinners No. 1. Subsequent coats
can be thinned up to 15% dependent upon ambient temperature,
application conditions and personal preference to allow best finish.

Cleaner Thinners No.1 (YTA800)
Conventional
Spray Pressure Pot: 1-2 bar 14.5-29 psi (gun pressure),
8-10 psi (air pressure) Tip Size: 1.2-1.4 mm. Thin 25-30% with
Thinners No.3
Brush Always use a clean brush that is
kept specifically for varnishing. Clean brushes before use.

Roller If rolling, use a thin nap roller and
"tip-off" with a clean natural bristle brush or pad otherwise air
bubbles may become trapped in the film.
Other Spray
pressures listed are recommendations only. The applicator may use
any settings which yield the best results for the individual
spraying technique and current weather conditions.
When applying
Schooner Gold by brush or roller, it may be necessary to adjust the
number of coats applied to ensure the total specified system dry
film thickness is achieved.

Some Important
Points

Never leave
bare wood exposed for long periods of time as it will absorb
moisture.
Avoid using Schooner Gold straight from the can as
this will cause it to age prematurely and may introduce
contamination to the can. Failure to follow proper dry times
carefully will cause improper drying, wrinkling and loss of
adhesion. Avoid painting in direct sunlight. Use above the waterline
only.
Only use recommended thinners.
If maximum overcoating
times are exceeded, sand with 280-320 grade paper.
Product
temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F.
Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum
35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and
maximum 29°C/85°F.

Compatibility/Substrates

Can be used
direct onto oily woods such as Teak and Iroko when thinned as for
priming. Do not apply two part varnishes over one part
varnishes.

Number of
Coats

Previously
varnished wood: 2-4 unthinned coats (4-6 coats if thinned).
Bare
wood: 2 thinned coats, then 4 unthinned coats (6 coats if
thinned).

Coverage

(Theoretical) -
14.30 (m²/lt) by brush

(Practical) -
12.90 (m²/lt) by brush

Recommended
DFT

35 microns
dry

Recommended
WFT

70 microns
wet

Application
Methods

Brush,
Conventional Spray, Roller

TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY
INFORMATION

Storage

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Exposure to air and
extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life
of Schooner Gold to be realised ensure that between use the
container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5°C/40°F
and 35°C/95°F. Keep out of direct
sunlight.
TRANSPORTATION:
The product should be
kept in securely closed containers during transport and
storage.

Safety

GENERAL: Always
use gloves and goggles and keep skin protected with overalls. Users
should ensure they have a copy of the Material Safety Datasheet for
this product and that they are familiar with all the safety
directions before use. Read the label safety section for Health and
Safety Information, also available from our Technical Help
Line.

DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour paint into water
courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to
harden before disposal.

IMPORTANT
NOTES

The information given in this sheet is not intended to be
exhaustive. Any person using the product without first making
further written enquiries as to the suitability of the product for
the intended purpose does so at their own risk and we can accept no
responsibility for the performance of the product or for any loss or
damage (other than death or personal or injury resulting from
negligence) arising out of such use. The information contained in
this sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light
of experience and our policy of continuous product
development.

Please refer to your local representative or visit http://www.yachtpaint.com/ for
further information.

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AkzoNobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication are
trademarks of, or licensed to Akzo Nobel. ©Akzo Nobel 2009.

Ref:
Issue
Date:
Supersedes:

00004168
18-Mar-2010
6-Nov-2009