The interior of our Mainship Pilot 34 which is a satin varnished cherry, has gotten old and dull. Mildew has attacked it in many areas which leaves a dull, mottled finish which can't be removed with allof the cleaners and mild polishes that I have tried. So here are three choices for refinishing in the order of ease and cost. I would like your thoughts.
1. Light compounding followed by furniture wax. This should get the dull finish off and the wax will bring back the gloss. Cheap and fairly easy.
2. Light sanding followed by a coat or two of water based Minwax Polycrylic Clear Satin. I chose this because water based is so much easier to clean up after, particularly in small batches which is the way I will have to tackle this project. I am concerned about how this product will hold up in a marine environment and maybe mildew faster than oil based varnish. Also once you go water based, you have to remove it all if you want to go back to an oil based varnish.
3. Light sanding followed by Interlux Goldspar Satin Varnish. I know this will do a very nice job and hold up well because I have used it on a teak and holly sole and it worked great. It is just more of a pita to clean up after.
So anyone have any specific experience with water based varnishes, or other thoughts?
David
1. Light compounding followed by furniture wax. This should get the dull finish off and the wax will bring back the gloss. Cheap and fairly easy.
2. Light sanding followed by a coat or two of water based Minwax Polycrylic Clear Satin. I chose this because water based is so much easier to clean up after, particularly in small batches which is the way I will have to tackle this project. I am concerned about how this product will hold up in a marine environment and maybe mildew faster than oil based varnish. Also once you go water based, you have to remove it all if you want to go back to an oil based varnish.
3. Light sanding followed by Interlux Goldspar Satin Varnish. I know this will do a very nice job and hold up well because I have used it on a teak and holly sole and it worked great. It is just more of a pita to clean up after.
So anyone have any specific experience with water based varnishes, or other thoughts?
David