Cabot's Cabothane Clear Oil Based is a highly durable, hard wearing varnish suitable for use on timber doors, windows, trim and furniture. It is resistant to chemicals, oils, solvents and withstands abrasion, scuffing and scratching. It also contains UV absorbers, meaning it is Interior/Exterior durable and protects surfaces such as windows and doors that are exposed to sunlight. Cabot's Cabothane Clear also performs as a clear topcoat over Cabot's Interior Stain Oil Based.
Touch Dry
2 hours
Application Tools
Spray, Brush
Do not apply this product in temperatures below 10°C or above 35°C, or when rain or heavy dew is expected during the drying period.
If using outside in hot temperatures, do not apply in direct sunlight. Cool the timber by lightly dampening with water and coat in the shade.
Note for surfaces subject to extreme UV exposure, use Cabot's Exterior Clear.
Note fill nail holes, cracks and other defects with Cabot's Wood Tone Putty after applying the first coat of this product for accurate colour matching. Remove stains, dirt, wax, grease and oil with mineral turpentine. Remove any polish with a suitable polish remover.
Bare interior timber
Sand the surface smooth using 180 - 240 grit sandpaper. Sand only in the direction of the grain. Remove all traces of sanding dust.
Bare exterior timber
Allow timber to weather for 4 - 6 weeks. For exterior surfaces only, clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Previously coated interior timber
Thoroughly clean the surface with Cabot's Floor Clean and allow to dry. Sand with 180 - 240 grit sandpaper and remove all traces of sanding dust. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 6 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back to bare timber. If coating adheres well, sand the entire area with 180 - 240 grit paper for good adhesion, remove dust, then follow application instructions.
Previously coated exterior timber
For best results, remove back to bare timber using a paint stripper, or sanding. For exterior surfaces only, clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.
Note: Do not shake can.
Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use.
Apply with a good quality brush or spray gun. If spraying, back brushing is recommended. If brushing, always brush in the direction of the grain.
Allow to dry for a minimum of 6 hours then lightly sand using 240 grit paper. Remove all sanding dust.
Apply the 2nd & 3rd coats as above, lightly sanding with 240 grit paper between each coat.
Staining bare interior timber
If timber is to be stained, apply one coat of Cabot's Interior Stain Oil Based or Stain & Varnish Oil Based following label instructions. For Cabot's Interior Stain Oil Based only: Allow stain to dry for 8 hours and apply 3 coats of Cabothane Clear following application procedure above.
Note: To stain previously coated timber, sand back to bare timber before staining.
Hints
Cabot's Cabothane Clear is not suitable for:
Previously wax coated finishes
Walk-on areas
Extreme UV exposure
Broad wall application
For surfaces subject to extreme UV exposure, use Cabot's Exterior Clear.
