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We are just finishing up new ribs and are looking for recommendations on a varnish to use to seal them before covering with ply and Ceconite. Any help would be appreciated ...


Thanks.'

' This is what Mark Denest told me to use on mine....it's what they use on their restorations. https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/interior-exterior/minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane
Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane - Exterior Polyurethane ... www.minwax.com Helmsman Spar Urethane is a clear finish that offers protection for interior or exterior wood exposed to sunlight, water and temperature changes.





From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com on behalf of roy25101@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]
Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2018 6:41 PM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] Need advice on a varnish to use..    

We are just finishing up new ribs and are looking for recommendations on a varnish to use to seal them before covering with ply and Ceconite. Any help would be appreciated ...


Thanks.
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I use Epoxy varnish on all wood. You can get it pretty much from all aircraft supply houses. 
It is the only thing that will not lift from the covering chemicals. 
Joe

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On Jul 7, 2018, at 19:44, roy25101@yahoo.com [fairchildclub] wrote:

 




We are just finishing up new ribs and are looking for recommendations on a varnish to use to seal them before covering with ply and Ceconite. Any help would be appreciated ...




Thanks.








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