Hempel's Dura-Gloss Varnish: Fast-Drying Protection with a Brilliant Shine
Hempel's Dura-Gloss Varnish is a fast-drying urethane alkyd varnish that provides a durable, high-gloss finish. Its good resistance to seawater, sunlight, and adverse weather conditions makes it an ideal choice for both interior and exterior wood surfaces above the waterline.
Key Features
- Fast-drying, allowing for quicker recoating and project completion.
- Durable, providing long-lasting protection for wood surfaces.
- Glossy finish that enhances the natural beauty of wood.
- Good resistance to seawater, sunlight, and adverse weather conditions.
- Suitable for use on new wood as well as previously varnished wood.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contaminants.
- New build: Sand and remove all dust.
- New wood: Saturate the dry, clean surface with a suitable wood treatment, allow to dry.
- Plywood: Seal the dry, clean surface with a suitable wood sealer.
- Teak: Degrease the surface thoroughly with a suitable degreaser. The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.
- Moisture content of the wood must be below 16%.
- Maintenance and Repair: Abrade, clean and dry the surface.
- Previously damaged varnished wood: Wood treatment may be necessary.
- Thinner: Use Hempel's Thinner 811.
- Application Method: Apply by brush or paint pad.
- Film Thickness: For best performance, avoid excessive film thickness.
- Application Conditions: Apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C above the dew point.
- Drying and Overcoating: For best results, follow the recommended drying times and overcoating intervals.
Technical Specifications
- Product code: 02080
- Standard shade/code: Transparent 00000
- Gloss: High-gloss
- Volume solids: 48 ± 2%
- Specific gravity: 0.9 kg/L
- Flash point: 37°C
- VOC content: 409 g/L (EU)
Additional Notes
- Handle with care.
- Before and during use, observe safety labels on packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety regulations.
- Always consult Hempel's Safety Data Sheet for this product and the Product Data Sheet.
Minimum Application Temperature : 5°c
Application Methods : 
| Temp | Touch Dry | Recoat (min/max) | Thinners / Tool Cleaner | Coverage |
| 10°c | 4-6 hrs | 8 hrs - 4 days | Thinners No: 1 | 19.2m²/ltr |
| 20°c | 2-3 hrs | 4 hrs - 2 days | | 19.2m²/ltr |
The colours shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management.
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