In article ksnjg.2279$n93.485@trndny07,
"Thomas Wentworth" wrote:

I was talking to this guy and he recommended this product. ARMADA. From
what I can figure it is like Cetol.

Anyone know about this product? If you have used it ,, please tell. How
much work to apply?


It's much like Cetol since the company was started by ex-Cetol
employees. Some prefer it, but others prefer varnish, so it's pretty
much on the par with religious discussion.

I like Cetol. Armada's a little clearer, but I feel it's only as
effective as Cetol Gloss, which doesn't have the protective qualities of
marine Cetol.

The first application, you should strip and sand to bare wood and apply
many coats, a great winter project. After a decade using Cetol, I choose
the worst-looking items one day at anchor, tape and lightly sand, then
apply two or three coats.

How much? How much time do you have? I apply an average of 3 coats when
I get around to it, and it stays viable for two or three seasons.

Your mileage will probably vary, but I haven't found anything as
low-effort as Cetol.

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