# Wet sanding varnishing prior to the final coat

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/wet-sanding-varnishing-prior-to-the-final-coat/49819>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [October 28, 2022, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/wet-sanding-varnishing-prior-to-the-final-coat/49819 "2022-10-28T10:39:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chuck\_Fleming](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecae2f/32.png) [@Chuck\_Fleming](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Chuck_Fleming)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/wet-sanding-varnishing-prior-to-the-final-coat/49819/1 "2022-10-28T10:39:19Z")

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Wood Duck Double:

Right now I'm working on the bottom of the hulll before finishing the deck.

Currently on third coat of varnish. Waiting for it to dry prior to the fourth coat. &nbsp;I wait 24 hrs between coats, dry sand with fine 3m pad, tack cloth, then wipe down with a cloth lightly dampened with denatured alcohol, and wait about two hours prior to applying the next coat of varnish.

After the 4th coat ..... &nbsp;my plan is to wet sand using 400 grit. &nbsp;Looking for input on this final sanding prior to adding the fifth and final coat to the hull. &nbsp;Regards......

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