I'd like to paint over wood originally varnished with oil based yacht
varnish, which is still in good condition. Using oil based paint. Any
problems or tips?

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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message...
I'd like to paint over wood originally varnished with oil based yacht
varnish, which is still in good condition. Using oil based paint. Any
problems or tips?

Give the varnish a good sanding to get the "shine" off it and provide a
"key" for the paint.

You should be ok to paint over it then (unless someone would like to correct
me).


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Dark Angel wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message...

I'd like to paint over wood originally varnished with oil based yacht
varnish, which is still in good condition. Using oil based paint. Any
problems or tips?


Give the varnish a good sanding to get the "shine" off it and provide a
"key" for the paint.

and use an oil based undercoat to improve coverage of the topcoat. In
the far past, I have used matt emulsion as an undercoat, but it has a
tendency to peel if knocked.

Regards
Capitol