Gem Var® Clear Conversion Varnish

21 Day Pot Life @ 77°  F

gemcoat.combo (large).jpgThe ULTIMATE in wood finishing technology in an easy to use system. Gem Var Clear Conversion Varnish is a crystal clear, non-yellowing catalyzed varnish with a 21 day pot life after catalyzation! Truly “state of the art” technology offering the highest of quality in an easy to use package. Gem Var can be used self-sealing, or if a separate sealer is used, we recommend 210-0008 Gem Seal Conversion Sealer. Gem Var addresses environmental and safety concerns by its low HAPs and VOC formulations. This product meets all of the pertinent government regulations regarding emissions and exceeds the performance parameters outlined by KCMA and ASTM. 





Product Codes

550-0010  Gem Var Clear Gloss Conversion Varnish 
550-0011  Gem Var Clear Semi-Gloss Conversion Varnish 
550-0012  Gem Var Clear Satin Conversion Varnish  
550-0007  Gem Var Clear Flat Conversion Varnish  

MSDS      PDS
MSDS      PDS
MSDS      PDS

MSDS      PDS

*Available in Gallons (4 per case), Fives and 55 Gallon Drums


Product Preparation & Application


Material Preparation:   Catalyze Gem Var Conversion Varnish with pre-packaged catalyst kit in a stainless steel or plastic lined container. Mix or agitate thoroughly and allow a 20 minute induction period prior to application.  Reduction may be required for certain types of application. SOL-9011 HAPs Free Thinner should be used for reduction. If a slower dry time is desired, use only SOL-9012 Haps Free Retarder. Tint using 844 colorants, at levels not to exceed 4%, by volume.

Application:   Gem Var Clear Conversion Varnish is designed for spray application. Temperature will affect viscosity. All products are designed to achieve the highest possible solids content at a viscosity low enough to allow proper spray atomization without the addition of costly chemical solvents. It is recommended that this product be applied 3-4 wet mils per coat with a maximum of three coats for the total coating system. It may be applied as a self-sealing system or a high quality conversion sealer, such as 210-0008, may be used as the first coat. Maximum dry film thickness should not exceed four mils.

Clean-up:   Use #500 Gem Coat Lacquer Thinner or SOL-9011 HAPs Free Lacquer Thinner to clean all equipment. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulation regarding pollution.

Product Advantages

  • AIM Compliant
  • HAPs Compliant 
  • Ultra Low Formaldehyde
  • 21 Day Pot Life
  • Extremely Durable and Moisture Resistant
  • Water Clear
  • User Friendly
  • Silky Smooth Feel
  • No Critical Recoat Time
  • Catalyst Supplied in Pre-Measured Containers
  • Self-Sealing
  • Non-Yellowing*
  • AWI TR-4 When Applied Self-Sealing
  • AWI TR-5 When Applied Over Gem Seal Conversion Sealer
  • Exceeds KCMA Performance Requirements 
  • Exceeds ASTM Performance Requirements

* Clear non-yellowing coatings are formulated with resin systems and U.V. inhibitors designed to resist yellowing.  The coating will not protect wood, lightly stained wood substrates or pigmented basecoats from yellowing.