Technical Specifications
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Use in an area with adequate ventilation such as an open
URETHANE
TECHNICAL DATA
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AR-02
VARATHANE
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OIL-BASED SPAR
URETHANE
DESCRIPTION AND USES
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Spar Urethane is an o
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polyurethane designed to provide excellent protection
f
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m
UV
light and weather. This product is ideal for use on
r
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s
,
fences, patio furniture, house and trim. It is NOT
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for decks or high traffic areas, siding, or rough-sawn
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PRODUCT APPLICATION
(cont.)
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
m
ay
release lead dust.
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST
CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
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S
P
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C
IA
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Y
IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO A
V
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D
EXPOSURE. Wear a
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respirator to control
l
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exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet
m
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p
.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
f
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by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
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800
-
424
-
LEAD or log on to
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PRODUCT
APPLICA
TION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Previously Finished Surfaces –
To ensure proper a
dh
es
i
o
n
,
surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease,
o
il
,
shellac, lacquer, mildew, and polishes. Remove wax with a
wax stripper, shellac with a paint stripper, and mildew with a
solution of 10% household bleach and water. Old finishes
i
n
poor condition should be removed. Sand using 150-220 g
r
i
t
sandpaper to obtain a smooth surface. Remove all sanding
du
s
t
using a vacuum, tack cloth, or cloth dampened with
mineral
s
p
i
r
i
t
s
.
Unfinished Surfaces
–
Sand using 150-220 grit
sa
ndp
a
p
e
r
and
remove all sanding dust using a vacuum, tack cloth, or
r
a
g
dampened with mineral spirits. If a filler or putty is used,
m
a
k
e
sure
it
does not contain wax allow enough time for
it
to d
r
y
t
h
o
r
o
ugh
l
y
.
Stained or Painted Wood
–
Follow
m
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a
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t
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r
’
s
d
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c
t
i
o
n
s
for application of the stain or paint. Make certain the
s
u
r
f
a
c
e
i
s
thoroughly dry before applying
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®
Exterior
S
p
a
r
Urethane. Refer to the
m
a
nu
f
a
c
t
u
r
e
r
’
s
label for dry
t
i
m
es
.
garage. Apply only when air (ambient) temperature is
b
e
t
w
ee
n
55-90°F (13-32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%.
Lo
w
e
r
temperatures and/or high humidity may cause slower dry
t
i
m
es
and
slower dry may also result from applications on
r
e
d
w
oo
d
,
cedar or woods with high oil content, or when applied over
so
m
e
stains. Using over white or light paints could cause d
i
s
c
o
l
o
r
a
t
i
o
n
.
Do not thin. Stir thoroughly before and during use. To
p
r
eve
n
t
bubbles in the finish,
DO NOT SHAKE
. Apply using a good
qu
a
li
t
y
natural bristle brush or applicator. To prevent bubbles in the
fi
n
i
s
h
,
do not
ove
r
-
b
r
u
s
h
or apply with a roller. Allow the finish to dry
8
hours before re-coating.
R
e
-
c
oa
t
only when previous coats h
ave
dried clear and feel hard. The coating should no longer feel
t
a
c
k
y
t
o
the touch. If any coat has dried more than 12 hours,
li
gh
t
l
y
sand before applying another coat. A minimum of two coats
i
s
recommended. Allow the finish to dry 24 hours before light u
se
.
Wait 3 days before subjecting the surface to normal u
sa
g
e
.
C
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A
N
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Clean application tools and equipment with mineral s
p
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r
i
t
s
.
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Form: 5058790
Rev.: 011612