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Reddit mentions of Minwax 63200444 Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Gloss
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Minwax 63200444 Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Gloss. Here are the top ones.
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Recommended Uses: furniture, woodwork, molding, cabinets, doors, paneling, accessoriesApplication Tool: natural bristle brushDry Time: 24 hours before normal useCleanup: mineral spirits or paint thinner following manufacturer's safety instructionsContains UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effectsForms a protective barrier against rain and moistureSpecial oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change
Specs:
| Color | Quart |
| Height | 4.89 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Quart |
| Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Width | 4.25 Inches |
[this](http://www.Minwax.com/ 63200444 Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Gloss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4II3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bi11BbAWDC6M3) is the one I got. Make sure it's not the water based one. And then mix it with mineral spirits. Most diys call for a 50/50 mix of both
https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/forum/general-discussion/shrouds-ccfl%C2%92s-angel-eyes-painting/41723-headlamp-uv-protector-urethane?p=675308#post675308
I use https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-63200-Helmsman-Urethane-Finish/dp/B000Y4II3I/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1473080884&sr=8-6&keywords=spar+varnish whenever I'm concerned about yellowing, say from the sunlight from a window. It's formulated to block UV which is what causes fading and yellowing.
It will not give you the finest furniture lacquer quality finish, but a very nice finish is doable if you take care with multiple coats, sand between coats, use a proper tack rag, maybe thin a tiny bit with mineral spirits to get thinner coats. Finish is tough and you don't have to worry about damage from the misc stuff that gets thrown on tables.
The only drawback is that it is oil based, so you need good ventilation when working with it and it takes a few days to lose the smell completely.
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The full guide:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/19021-headlight-restoration-new-uv-sealant-idea.html
From the translation, its just a solvent based urethane finish. This would be similar, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4II3I. There are lots of manufacturers of solvent based urethane finishes though.