Hempel's Favourite Varnish
Hempel's Favourite Varnish is a high-quality full gloss marine varnish that gives wood surfaces a deep shine and long-lasting protection in demanding marine conditions. The colorless urethane-alkyd varnish forms a flexible yet extremely durable surface that effectively protects against moisture, UV radiation, seawater, and weather stress.
This easily applied varnish is excellent for boat wooden parts, trim, masts, railings, doors, and other wooden surfaces above the waterline. Hempel's Favourite Varnish is a popular choice for boaters who want a striking high-gloss finish combined with good workability.
Why choose Hempel's Favourite Varnish?
- High-quality full gloss marine varnish
- Easy to apply with a brush or roller
- Flexible yet wear-resistant surface
- Excellent UV and seawater resistance
- Highlights the natural grain of the wood
- Suitable for demanding marine conditions
- Long-lasting protection for boat wooden surfaces
Technical basic information
- Application: Wooden surfaces above the waterline
- Gloss level: Full gloss
- Type: Urethane-alkyd varnish
- Coverage: approx. 16.3 m²/l
- Touch dry:
- 10°C: approx. 12 h
- 20°C: approx. 6 h
- Recoat time:
- 10°C: 12 h – 4 days
- 20°C: 6 h – 2 days
- Thinner: Hempel's Thinner 811 (No 1)
- Tools: Brush, felt roller or spray gun
- Application temperature: minimum 10°C
Quick guide
- Clean and dry the wooden surface thoroughly.
- Sand the surface in the direction of the wood grain.
- Thin the first coat by 20%.
- Apply the second coat thinned by 10%.
- Finally, apply 3 full coats of varnish.
- Lightly sand between coats for the best gloss.
For complete instructions, please refer to the instructions tab.
Instructions for use and work order
Pre-treatment
New wooden surfaces
- Sand the surface with P80–P120 sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain.
- Remove dust thoroughly.
- Wipe the surface with Hempel's Thinner 811.
- Oily wood species such as teak and iroko should be degreased with Hempel's Degreaser.
Previously varnished surfaces
- Wash the surface thoroughly.
- Remove flaking or deteriorated varnish.
- Sand the surface to a matte finish with P220 sandpaper.
- Remove dust thoroughly before varnishing.
Painting system
Recommended varnish system
- 1 coat of Hempel's Favourite Varnish thinned by 20%
- 1 coat thinned by 10%
- 3 coats of Hempel's Favourite Varnish
If necessary, up to 5% thinner can be added depending on working conditions.
Painting conditions
- Recommended temperature: +10°C – +25°C
- Relative humidity below 65%
- Not in direct sunlight
- Not on damp wood
- Wood moisture below 13%
- Good ventilation improves drying
Recoat times
| Temperature |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| 10°C |
12 h |
4 days |
| 20°C |
6 h |
2 days |
If the maximum recoat time is exceeded, the surface should be lightly sanded before the next coat.
Painting tips
- Use a high-quality varnish brush.
- Apply several thin coats for better durability.
- Light sanding between coats with P240–P320 paper improves adhesion and gloss.
- Always remove dust before the next coat.
- Close the can lid during application to prevent solvent evaporation.
Additional information
- Cleaning tools: Hempel's Thinner 811
- For wooden surfaces above the waterline only
- Not for continuous immersion
- Store in a dry and cool place
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Meta-description
Hempel's Favourite Varnish is a full gloss urethane-alkyd varnish for boat wooden surfaces. Easily applied and highly weather-resistant boat varnish for demanding marine conditions.
