TotalBoat Halcyon Gloss Marine Varnish

Easy to use. No sanding between coats only 1 hour to cure. 1 quart did a 22’ rowing shell with 4 applications. Soap and water clean up

I'm most impressed by how forgiving this product was having to work vertically and in the FL heat. It is a great consistency, and I only had to catch some runs in the corners. It dries fast, but you have enough time to work with it. Just make sure you blend intersections while it's wet, and don't go back to something that has dried for more than a minute or two. It was 80+ degrees and a little humid when I did this. I've refinished it once in the 6 years I've had it, and the urethane product I used a couple years ago didn't hold up well at all. I didn't have to sand too aggressively to get it down to the first pic because the finish came right off. Because this door can have character and I found a pretty good stain match, I didn't worry about getting it all off. I made it smooth and stained it with a gel stain, which I recommend for any vertical project. The second pic is one coat of stain that I brushed on and wiped in with a rag. As you can see from that pic, there is still original stain and finish and even different textures that I was hoping this product would correct for me. I wanted a satin finish, so I followed the recommendation of building with gloss coats and doing a satin final coat. I did 4 gloss and 2 final satin coats the next day. Like I said, the FL sun is brutal so I wanted to really protect it, so you may not need 6 coats. I did two final satin coats instead of one just in case I missed a little spot or something; I wanted to make sure no gloss peeked through. My door is 48" wide with a little exterior trim and I think I still have enough out of the gloss bag to do a 5th coat, so the coverage estimates are not exaggerated by any means. NO SANDING NECESSARY!!! I had a little rough spot from brushing over something that was dry-ish, so I hit it lightly with some steel wool once everything was dry and wiped the dust off well before the next coat. This product really is easy to work with, was ready for the second coat within an hour, and really does clean up with soap and water. I couldn't believe my brush was soft and ready to use the second day. I love the final product, and can't wait to see how it holds up.

I used Halcyon Gloss Marine Water-Based Varnish on a cedar fire pit cover that lives outdoors year-round, and I’ve been really impressed with how it’s held up. After a full year of exposure to sun, rain, and everything in between, it still looks like new - no peeling, no cloudiness, and the gloss finish has stayed sharp. Application was about as easy as it gets. It goes on smoothly with no noticeable brush marks, and the water-based formula makes a big difference - no strong odor and cleanup is quick with just soap and water. If you want a durable outdoor finish without the hassle of traditional varnish, this is a great option. I’d definitely use it again.

It worked good for what we used it for.

I've been using this product for a long time, now. So far, Amazon tells me I've purchased the quart bag 41 times. I like the fact that you can clean up with water. Also the fast drying time of 1 hour saves a lot of time. I would recommend this product for all your wood product projects.