Sealing with Pettit 2018 Clear Sealer

       

     I was able to grab an hour in the evening to continue with the sealing of the damaged portion of the toerails.  After having removed the damaged portions of the forward toerail, filling and fairing, and staining, I was ready to apply sealer.  Having the sealer on the rails would eliminate the annoying process of suspending a tarp over the work area.  It would also be a significant milestone in the effort to bring the toerail back to 'presentable'.  

     The process for applying the Pettit 2018 Clear Sealer was straight forward, and offered a substantial improvement in overall appearance once applied.  I first lightly wiped the surface of the toerail to be sealed with solvent to remove any surface contaminates.  I then portioned out some of the sealer, reducing with Interlux 2333N.  Using a foam brush, I applied the sealer to the toerail.  When I had covered the entire area requiring sealing, I returned to the starting point for a second coat.

     The look of the rails improved significantly.  The next step will be to lightly sand the cured clear coat, and apply the first coat of Epifanes varnish.  After the first coat of Epifanes goes on this "damaged area" of the toerails, I will begin to incorporate the balance of the toerails in rejuvenating the brightwork. 

Bow shot.

Looking over the bow.

Aft portion of starboard toerail as it transitions into the undamaged section.

Starboard toerail after Pettit 2018 Clear Sealer.

Port toerail after application of Pettit 2018 Clear Sealer.

Another shot of the port rail.

May 10th - Total Time 1 hr