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  1. #1
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    Default Sunlight proof clear paint?

    Is there such a thing? I once again need to repaint our external timber doors, as the previous finish has disappeared again after about 5 years or so...
    Most pigmented paint seems to last 10 to 20 years here.
    Anyone have any good ideas or should I just grin and bear it every 5 years until I'm too old to open a can of paint...
    Cheers,
    Joe
    9"thicknesser/planer, 12" bench saw, 2Hp Dusty, 5/8" Drill press, 10" Makita drop saw, 2Hp Makita outer, the usual power tools and carpentry hand tools...

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    I have no first hand knowledge of it , although I believe they use Rutins plastic coating in the UK
    also what about marine clear finishes

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    Thanks for that. I checked it out and it is only suitable indoors (not UV stable). Apaprt from that it sounds OK. Very similar or the same as Estapol Urethane 2-pack clear.
    Cheers,
    Joe
    9"thicknesser/planer, 12" bench saw, 2Hp Dusty, 5/8" Drill press, 10" Makita drop saw, 2Hp Makita outer, the usual power tools and carpentry hand tools...

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    5 years or so is a good run out of a clear finish, I think you have done well.

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    Three I can think right off my head: UV Polyurethane, Epoxy with a UV stabiliser added in, and 2-pack automotive clear.

    -- Polyurethane Coatings | AI Coatings
    -- https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EPOXY-RE...m/143089848136 (this stuff is FANTASTIC)
    -- https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...00g/p/A9445492 (this is an aerosol, but their 1L sprayable is a good price)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beardy View Post
    5 years or so is a good run out of a clear finish, I think you have done well.
    This.
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    Marine spar varnish. Not quite clear but slightly amber.
    Innovations are those useful things that, by dint of chance, manage to survive the stupidity and destructive tendencies inherent in human nature.

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    I use a good Car Clear Lacquer
    Neil
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    3 coats of Sikkens Cetol Marine Teak, and a final coat of Sikkens Cetol Marine Gloss.
    (Note: the Marine products - NOT the Cetolol from Bunnings)

    You will still need an annual maintenance coat - light sanding & a coat of clear.

    There are NO magic clear exterior finishes.

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