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Le Tonkinois Varnish
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:14 pm
by redduster
I saw this on a stand at the Practical Classics show and it had a white Traveller shown as an example and when reviewing the literature the product appears to be quite impressive, especially the use on boats.
Has any body used this on their Traveller woodwork or has any experience of it?
Re: Le Tonkinois Varnish
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:59 am
by howard jones
I am about to order some of this. The write up on their web site seems to be the ideal thing for Minor Traveller top coats.
I have got the old 'gazebo' up and have the first task ( not looking forward to it ! ) of removing the slide windows first to fit new slider channels. De-varnish, bleach, preserver, and then probably Le Tonkinois. Will post a photo when it's done.
I was going to settle for Danish Oil, but from what I have read the finish has a tendency to attract dust and road grime which I feel will be a pain to keep on top of. Le Tonkinois ( according to their tech.spec ) is a varnish that will ''not'' crack / splinter providing it's been given 3/4 coats - for outside use.[frame]
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