I just purchased a 1977 E25 Centerboard, #355, and want to work on sprucing up the interior. All the brightwork below seems to be varnished, (bulkheads, drawers, lockers, steps, etc.) They all seem to have original finishes on them, and are getting ugly looking.(not scratched or damaged, just a little dull)
In addition, some of the pieces see to have some black blotches on them. (mold?)
I wonder whether the original finish from 1977 would have been standard varnish, or polyurethane? I'm planning on removing all the parts that I can, and just doing a sanding and refinishing. I don't want to put poly over varnish, or vice versa.
If anyone has done this job, I would like to know which type of finish should be put over the original one? I don't want to take the finish down to raw wood. Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting my Ericson on the water soon!
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In addition, some of the pieces see to have some black blotches on them. (mold?)
I wonder whether the original finish from 1977 would have been standard varnish, or polyurethane? I'm planning on removing all the parts that I can, and just doing a sanding and refinishing. I don't want to put poly over varnish, or vice versa.
If anyone has done this job, I would like to know which type of finish should be put over the original one? I don't want to take the finish down to raw wood. Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting my Ericson on the water soon!
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