# Interlux Schooner Gold, still tacky

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/interlux-schooner-gold-still-tacky/49906>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [January 31, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/interlux-schooner-gold-still-tacky/49906 "2023-01-31T14:20:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 31, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/interlux-schooner-gold-still-tacky/49906/1 "2023-01-31T14:20:04Z")

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I just laid first coat on my spars and nearly 48 hours out, they are still a little tacky. Spars were sanded 220 smooth after 2 coats epoxy. Then wiped down well with denatured alcohol prior to varnish.

I thinned my varnish with 333, then rolled and tipped a thin coat.&nbsp;

Shop is climate controlled at around 70F temp and 60% humidity or so.&nbsp;

I'm nervous to move on to my second coat with it still tacky. If anyone has advise I'd be happy for it...