Cabot's Exterior Clear Water Based
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Cabot's Exterior Clear Water Based is a fast-drying, easy-to-use durable water based varnish. It's designed to save you time, drying 3x faster than oil based exterior clears - letting you finish your project in 1 day! It protects timber against UV rays, mould and weathering. This high-strength, water-based clear coat varnish is ideal for exterior doors, windows and trim.
| Areas |
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| Sizes |
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| Application |
Brush 
Spray |
| Touch Dry |
1 hour |
| Recoat |
4 hours
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| Coverage |
12 m2/L |
| Cleaning |
Water
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Safety Data Sheet
Hot tip!
- Scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following the label instructions.
- This draws out tannins and oils, so you can skip the 4–6 week weathering period.
- After using New Timber Prep, wash the surface with Cabot’s Deck Clean, following the label instructions.
- Use the squeegee on Cabot’s Deck Prep brush to remove any excess water from the surface.
- Allow the timber to dry for at least 1 hour before coating.
- Note: Cooler conditions may slow down drying time.
- Lightly sand the surface.
- Remove all sanding dust thoroughly.
- Apply one coat to a small test area.
- Let it dry for 4 hours.
- Press a piece of sticky tape firmly on the surface and pull off quickly.
If the coating does not come off with the tape:
- Clean the surface with Cabot’s Deck Clean (follow label instructions).
- Apply Cabot’s Exterior Clear Water Based as the finish.
- Use Cabot’s Deck Clean.
- Follow the label instructions carefully.
Sprinkle water on the timber.
- If water beads on the surface, repeat cleaning.
- If water absorbs into the timber, it’s ready for coating.
For a Transparent Finish
- For best results, sand timber back to fresh substrate.
- Use Cabot’s Deck Clean.
- Follow the label instructions carefully.
Apply using Brush or Spray.
- Stir thoroughly with a broad, flat paddle before and during use.
- Brush in the direction of the grain.
- Apply 3 liberal coats, allowing 4 hours drying time between each.
- Lightly sand the surface after each coat for a smooth finish.
Hot tip!
Regular inspection of all coated surfaces is recommended. Pay particular attention to sharp edges.
Clean the surfaces with Cabot's Deck Clean as per label instructions.
Apply Cabot's Exterior Clear following label instructions.
Cabot's Exterior Clear Water Based
UV Protection
Non yellowing product
Water repellent
Water wash up
Select colour range
Colour - Clear
Sheen - Matt
Cabot's Exterior Clear Water Based
Calculate total usage
If you are unsure how much product you need, please use our product calculator. Please note minimum length/width is 1 metre and maximum is 50 metres.