TotalBoat Gleam Marine Spar Varnish, Gloss and Satin Polyurethane Finish for Wood, Boats and Outdoor Furniture (Clear Gloss Quart)

I’m so impressed with Gleam! I used it to finish our front door and I wanted a product that’s easy to apply, quick to dry, and looks great. I followed the instructions that in order to get a good satin finish, you start with gloss and add satin at the end. I applied the first coat thinned with the TB thinner and did a flood coat with gloss. I applied the finish with a foam roller and tipped it off with a foam brush. The door got 6 coats of gloss (1.5 cans) which made it so reflective I could see my face in it! I then scuff sanded, cleaned, and applied 2 coats of satin which gave me a great sheen. I was impressed with how smooth it went on. It flattens out nicely, and was easy to apply.

I just used the product a few days ago, so I have no idea about durability, obviously. What is clear, though, is that the product is indeed recoatable within hours (and not tacky for days and days like traditional spar varnishes, attracting all kind of stuff and dust in the process). The ‘glossiness’ of the Gloss variant is outstanding as well and the enhancing effect on the wood’s appearance is very convincing. I applied the varnish with a foam roll and immediately eliminated the unavoidable bubbles with a soft brush. The varnish being not overly thick-flowing, this worked very well and resulted in a thin, very even coat (which is good, thick varnish coats are not a good idea, by experience). Be prepared, therefore, to apply the recommended 4-6 coats… To be noted: I have used the Satin version as well (bought on Amazon like the Gloss). The effect is different, but good as well. Be aware, though, that for some reason, this variant dries very quickly. So you have to be very fast in order to avoid brush marks! One last remark: while the product dries indeed very quickly, it stays fairly soft for several days until it completely cures.

Used to finish sauna on deck at beach. Went a long way. Dried clear. No long lasting smell. Looked great! Water resistant.

I was looking to finish coat a table that remains outside and one that remains inside. I Looked around at all the options and decided to try this stuff. It was a little pricey, but it is well worth it for sure. Coverage is good and just follow the directions on the can. I used a brush, I put two coats on, sanded lightly with 320 and then two more coats. Pictures speak for themselves, but the finish is beautiful.

Very smooth application and a little goes a.long way. I used this to seal the interior of window frames to fight condensation in the winter. Although the directions indicate sanding not needed between coats, I found I needed to sand between coats as the dried surface was pretty rough. This could be because the windows were left open to dry and it just may be dust that accumulated until dry. I even did a.light finish sanding of the final coat for the same reason. I was also able to apply three coats in a day which was very handy.