Cabot's Exterior Clear

Cabot's Exterior Clear is an exterior polyurethane that provides a high gloss marine varnish. This clear varnish is perfect for exterior doors, windows and trims. Designed to provide resistance against weathering, mould and moisture damage, it provides supreme durability with a foolproof 3-coat system. Available in gloss or satin.

Areas
  • Exterior timber
  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Trim
  • MDF
Sizes
  • 500ML
  • 1Litre
Application
Item Icon
Brush
Item Icon

Spray

Touch Dry
4 hours
Re-coat
12 hours
Coverage

12 m2/L

Cleaning
Item Icon
Turps

Icon for Hot tip! tip

Hot tip!

Fill holes and imperfections with a suitable timber putty.

To coat new bare timber immediately, scrub damp timber with Cabot’s New Timber Prep, following label instructions. New Timber Prep will draw out tannins and oils quickly from the surface, allowing you to skip the 4-6 weeks weathering process required for new timber. Always follow New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions. Remove excess water from the surface with squeegee on Cabot’s Deck Prep brush, and allow timber to dry for at least 1 hour. Note: Cooler conditions could slow down the drying time of the timber.

Remove back to bare timber using a paint stripper, or sanding. For exterior surfaces clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.

For exterior surfaces clean with Cabot’s Deck Clean following label instructions. Test if the surface is ready for coating by sprinkling water on the timber. If the water beads on the surface, repeat the application of Cabot's Deck Clean. If water is absorbed into timber, it is ready for coating. For a more transparent look, sand timber back to bare before coating.

For best results, sand timber back to fresh substrate. Clean with Cabot's Deck Clean following label instructions.

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.

Cabot's Exterior Clear is not suitable for:

  • Previously wax coated finishes 
  • Walk-on areas 
  • Outdoor furniture 
  • Broad wall application such as cladding or weatherboards 
  • Areas subject to long term immersion in water

Cabot's shows you how to transform interior and exterior doors with stain & varnish

Brush, Spray

  1. Stir thoroughly with a broad flat paddle before and during use.
  2. Always brush in the direction of the grain. Apply 3 liberal coats, allowing 12 hours between coats. 
  3. Sand lightly between coats.

Regular inspection of all coated surfaces is recommended. Pay particular attention to sharp edges.

1. Clean the surface with Cabot's Deck Clean.

2. Apply Cabot's Exterior Clear following label instructions.

Cabot's Exterior Clear Oil Based

ups icon Superior 3 Coat System
ups icon UV Protection
ups icon Dirt and Mould Resistant
ups icon Enhance timber grain
selected-color-swatch
Select colour range
arrow-right
Select colour range
Transparent, natural colourless look that enhances the timber grain. You can choose between a Gloss or Satin look.
Clear coat

Colour - Clear coat

Sheen - Satin

Timber type - Kwila

Before image After image
2
COATS
All colours displayed on this page show 3 coats of satin finish on kwila timber.
Colour Accuracy: Colours and images displayed here are a guide only and may not represent the true colour due to limitations of the display. For complete satisfaction, test your Cabot's colour selection at home, on a timber offcut (preferably from the same timber you will be using).
Cabot's Exterior Clear Oil Based
is available at the following retailers
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.

Coats*
The number of coats is a general guide only. Actual product requirements may vary based on surface type, condition and preparation.
Your approx need
Your measurements
Amount needed
This usage calculator provides a general guide only. Actual product requirements may vary based on surface type, condition and preparation, and application method.