Apply a minimum of 6–8 coats of varnish over TotalBoat Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. The more coats of varnish applied, the longer you can go before needing to recoat.

To varnish over epoxy, first allow 5–7 days for the epoxy to fully cure. Once cured, wash the epoxy with mild soap and warm water, then rinse well to remove any possible amine blush. This must be performed even if the epoxy is considered non-blushing, or does not appear to have an amine blush on the surface.

Dry the surface completely. Sand the surface with 220-grit or 320-grit sandpaper. Remove any sanding residue by wiping the surface clean with a clean, lint-free cotton rag wetted with one of the specified cleaner/surface preparation solvents. Allow the surface to dry completely before applying varnish.