{"product_id":"halcyon-water-based-marine-varnish","title":"Halcyon Water-Based Marine Varnish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChoose a classic varnish finish:  Gloss, Satin, or Semi Gloss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotalBoat Halcyon marine gloss varnishes give you a choice on how to finish your brightwork or other marine woodwork: crystal clear, or with a slight amber tone. Both finishes accentuate the wood grain, and eliminate the cloudy haze associated with applying multiple coats of other wood finish products. Halcyon and Halcyon Clear Gloss also offer greater clarity, abrasion resistance, and UV protection than traditional marine varnishes. Want the clarity, durability and UV protection without the gloss? Our new Halcyon Clear Satin varnish is ideal for creating a sleek satin finish that’s perfect for interior and exterior wood. For the best finish and depth, just apply build coats of Halcyon amber or clear gloss, and use Halcyon Clear Satin for the final coat. Looking for something between satin and gloss? Try a topcoat or 2 of Halcyon Semi Gloss over gloss build coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet your finish on in hours \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e not days or weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to conventional varnish, TotalBoat Halcyon Water-Based Varnishes provide a fast application, faster drying times, and the fastest, easiest cleanup so you can finish varnishing your brightwork in a matter of hours. No more days and sometimes weeks of stripping off old varnish, coating, waiting hours for it to dry, sanding, recoating, more waiting, and more sanding until the gloss or satin finish is truly finished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalcyon Marine Varnish adheres so strongly, and dries so quickly there’s not much time for the dust to settle. You can recoat in as little as 1 hour at 72°F. Finish faster, set sail sooner, and enjoy your boat and the compliments you’ll get on your beautiful, glossy brightwork. Halcyon means happy, which is what you’ll be while using it due to its low, low VOC content and no noxious fumes. You’ll be really happy when you see how easy it is to maintain the beauty with just 1 to 2 quick coats annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe only thing hard about it is the finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to varnish coatings, hardness affects durability. TotalBoat Halcyon is very hard for a one-part varnish, and is made to last. It resists scratches and abrasion without yellowing, gloss loss, lifting, cracking, clouding, dead spots, and other issues commonly associated with conventional oil-based varnish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo develop an easy-to-use, eco-friendly marine varnish hard enough and UV stable enough to withstand assault from humans and harsh weather, flexible enough to move with wood as it expands and contracts with weather and use, fast drying to allow multiple coats (up to 5!) in one day, with very little odor, an extremely low VOC level that practically ensures compliance (always check local regulations, of course), and easy soap and water cleanup, we had to think so far outside the box, we ended up thinking outside the can, too, and put Halcyon in a resealable, airtight bag. This way, it won’t skin over while in storage, nothing gets wasted, and it’s always ready to use. With Halcyon’s ease of use and convenient packaging, glossy beautiful brightwork is truly in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to get along with, and works well with others\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotalBoat Halcyon’s advanced water-based formula is simple to use and very forgiving, producing beautiful, consistent, level results with just a foam brush. It flows on easily and is much easier to work with than oil-based varnishes, synthetic marine wood finishes, and even other waterborne marine polyurethane finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest of all, Halcyon is compatible with other 1- and 2-part varnishes, so it can be applied over properly prepared existing varnish that’s in good condition \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e no need to strip off the old varnish first, which will save a lot of time and elbow grease. Here are a few more ways Halcyon varnishes make the task of varnishing brightwork and other woodwork easier than ever:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy surface prep, just clean, sand, and wipe bare wood or previous varnish in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to pour, no mess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to store, resealable bag prevents waste and ensures varnish is ready to use when you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to work with, no mixing or measuring, no thinning, easy to apply, dries phenomenally fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to recoat, after it dries, just apply another coat—without sanding first, within 12-hour window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy on the eyes, with a beautiful, long-lasting, UV-stable gloss that resists scratches and abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy on the nose, doesn’t stink! (unlike conventional oil-based varnishes or synthetic marine finishes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy on the environment, very low VOC content limits exposure to volatile organic compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean up, just use soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to keep clean, just wipe down cured varnish with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to maintain, just clean, scuff-sand, and apply 1-2 quick coats annually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Halcyon Varnish Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries to a hard but flexible amber gloss, clear gloss, satin, or semi-gloss finish on all types of wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mixing or measuring, and won’t skin over while you’re using it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to apply by brush, roller, or spraying \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e no thinning necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows rapid recoating in just 1 hour @ 72°F \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e no sanding between coats (up to 12 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply up to 5 coats in 1 day, finish faster, and set sail sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple coats of Halcyon Varnish provide the preferred, rich amber tone of a classic, marine spar varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalcyon Clear Varnish imparts a natural-looking finish to light-colored woods \u0026amp; 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