On 7/2/2012 8:19 PM, Doug Hortvet wrote:
All,

Am attempting to refinish the exterior face of a mahogany entry door.

Thanks to the expert advice of several group members regarding technique and materials, my
Z Spar varnish and thinner is ready to go!

The flat surfaces are sanded - they were easy - problem is the areas bordering the trim
and recessed areas i.e., small interior corners and convex molding surfaces, of which
there are many - cannot get the sandpaper in the small areas without sanding down the
edges.

I prefer to sand, however cannot see how that is possible without significantly
deteriorating the corners and trim profiles.

Reading several refinishing books - appears a chemical stripper is the most efficient way
to remove the old finish.

Any comments / recommendations on specific brands / types to either use or avoid are
greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Regards,

Doug



Did some one actually suggest a "spar" varnish??? This stuff never
really hardens and some remain tacky to the touch for quite some time.
I am wondering if your door is going to stick when you close it and if
so how many months it will do so.