Finishing a boat

[learner johnParticipant @learnerjohn78074]

 Hi! Would I be right in thinking that a boat should be sprayed with matt varnish on completion?

 Could I ask why?

As I think I have read it somewhere..if so ..I presume the removable deck fittings will have to be taken off and the resultant spaces blanked off.

Does the spray come in a can or do I have to get an airbrush.?

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

John. I would say there is no "should" in boat finishes", you do what you feel like and accordung to the look of the finish you want. I think some poeple spray matt varnish over matt finishes, as this shrugs off fingerprints/grease/pond scum better than paint alone. I generally use gloss/semi-gloss (satin) finishes and dont bother varnishing. Be aware some can paints dont like certain paints underneath them, and should be tested first    Ashley.

[learner johnParticipant @learnerjohn78074]

Thanks for that Ashley,it will give me some food for thought.

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