# \# OR VARNISH COATS FOR UV PROTECTION

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/or-varnish-coats-for-uv-protection/46201>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [May 11, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/or-varnish-coats-for-uv-protection/46201 "2018-05-11T13:09:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Anthony\_Baracewicz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Anthony\_Baracewicz](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Anthony_Baracewicz)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/or-varnish-coats-for-uv-protection/46201/1 "2018-05-11T13:09:56Z")

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I am using CLC sold Schooner varish.

How coats many would&nbsp;I need for UV protection using the gloss varnish.

I do not want to go overboard as my final coat will be the satin varnish that has zero UV protection.

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Thanks

Anthony

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Nye](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/mark_nye/32/18_2.png) [@Mark\_Nye](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Mark_Nye)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/or-varnish-coats-for-uv-protection/46201/2 "2018-05-11T14:20:17Z")

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I used Schooner (high gloss) on my kayaks and stopped at the first good looking coat after 4.&nbsp; I will note that I think they look better after I paddle them a couple of years then do a couple of maintenance coats than they did new.

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If you have not started yet and don't want a high gloss finish, you may want to save some work by going with Epifanes Rapid Clear or Rapid Coat.&nbsp; It is a new varnish that is very easy to apply, does not have to be sanded between coats and can be recoated in 5 hours.&nbsp; I used Rapid Clear Semi on the interior of my Goat Island Skiff and am very happy with it. &nbsp;

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