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   SteveConroy | Jul 18, 2002 04:55am | #1

   Joe,

   I live in Tucson AZ, where we get well over 300+ days of sunshine a year. Our doors get baked in the sun. Our other extreme is the change in humidity, where most of the year it is around 10%, but during the daily monsoon rains in the summer, it can go up to 60 to 90%. All of which amounts to serious movement and wear on exterior doors.

   The point is that I'd spent some time looking for a finish that would give the best UV protection and flexibility for my clients doors. Through this forum I finally found Epifanes finishes (high end marine varishes, polys, paints, etc). (Thanks, Dano.)

   I also called various marine suppliers and boat building suppying asking their opinion about Z-Spar, Interlux (the other marine grade finish manufacturers). In my conversations, Epifanes was the highest rated.

   You may have already looked at them. If not you can look them up at: http://www.epifanes.com or their 800 number located on the site.

   I currently use one of their newest products called RapidCoat (amber coloring) and RapidClear (clear). They have excellent UV protection, but best of all, they behave much like lacquer, that is, it can be recoated in less than 4 hours without sanding. It can be brushed, sprayed, rolled, whatever.

   The biggest draw back is the price, $32 for 750 ml. One good thing is that if you order it from Epifanes, they don't charge any shipping. I have to tell you that when I first called them, they sent out a free can (750 ml) just to sample. I soon order much more.

   To be honest, only time will tell whether this was the best route. But I am banking on the experience and reputation of Epifanes to make a good product.

   Hope this start, Steve

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   Inletjoe | Jul 19, 2002 04:57am | #2

   Hi Steve,

       Thanks for the info.It sounds just what I want.I'll give them a call tomorrow.

                                                                                 Thanks again,

                                                                                   Joe McDonnell

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   Danford_C_ | Jul 19, 2002 05:52pm | #3

   You're welcome Steve, glad to be of some help.  Flows on nice doesn't it?

   Dano"Form and Function are One" - Frank L. Wright