--- product_id: 2275824 title: "Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss" brand: "minwax" price: "R1042" currency: ZAR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2275824-minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane-aerosol-spray-11-5-ounce-gloss store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Glossy, sleek finish Water & weather resistant UV blockers reduce fading Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss **Brand:** minwax **Price:** R1042 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your wood game with lasting shine and protection! ☀️ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss by minwax - **How much does it cost?** R1042 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2275824-minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane-aerosol-spray-11-5-ounce-gloss) ## Best For - minwax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted minwax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Legacy:** From America’s leading wood care brand since 1904, ensuring quality and reliability you can count on. - • **Year-Round Shield:** Protects wood from sun, rain, and temperature swings with advanced UV blockers and moisture barrier. - • **Effortless Elegance:** Delivers a durable, high-gloss finish that enhances wood grain and adds modern shine to any project. - • **Versatile Application:** Perfect for indoor and outdoor use on doors, furniture, cabinets, and more—no need to compromise style or protection. - • **Long-Lasting Durability:** Resists chipping, cracking, and peeling for decades, keeping your wood looking pristine with minimal upkeep. ## Overview Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray is a premium 11.5 oz gloss finish designed to protect and beautify wood surfaces indoors and outdoors. Featuring UV blockers and moisture-resistant oils, it guards against sun damage, rain, and temperature changes while delivering a sleek, durable gloss. Ideal for doors, furniture, cabinets, and more, this trusted formula from Minwax offers long-lasting protection and a radiant finish that enhances natural wood grain. ## Description Product Description Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Spray is a specially formulated protective wood finish for interior and exterior projects that are exposed to sunlight, water, or temperature changes. It’s a wood varnish that contains UV blockers to reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects. It forms a protective layer against rain and moisture to shield your projects and keep them looking their best year-round. The special oils in this wood varnish spray allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change. This spar urethane protects the natural beauty of the wood while providing a warm finish. It’s ideal for a variety of projects that include doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more (not recommended for floors). Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing project. From the Manufacturer Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful. ## Features - PROTECTIVE CLEAR FINISH – Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Spray is a specially formulated protective varnish for wood for interior and exterior projects. It contains special UV blockers that reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects. - EFFECTIVE YEAR ROUND – This wood varnish forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture to protect your projects and keep them looking their best. Special oils allow the finish to expand & contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change. - VERSATILE – Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more. - GLOSS FINISH – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this gloss varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a shiny, sleek sheen for a modern look. - A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need. - Perfect for patio furniture, exterior doors, bar tops, window sills, wooden boats - Resistant to chipping, checking and cracking - Use indoors or outdoors ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000Z8DGJE | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,526 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish | | Brand | Minwax | | Brand Name | Minwax | | Compatible Material | Wood | | Coverage | UV protection, water resistance, weather resistance | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,443 Reviews | | Finish Type | Gloss | | Finish Types | Gloss | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00027426332508 | | Included Components | MINWAX - 27426332508 | | Item Form | Aerosol | | Item Type Name | Spar Urethane | | Item Weight | 0.36 kg | | Liquid Volume | 11.5 fluid ounces | | Manufacturer | Minwax | | Manufacturer Part Number | 33250000 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty | | Material | Wood | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | 33250000 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Exterior, Cabinets, Interior, Crafts | | UPC | 027426332508 | | Unit Count | 11.5 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Minwax - **Finish Type:** Gloss - **Item Weight:** 0.36 kg - **Material:** Wood - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Exterior, Cabinets, Interior, Crafts ## Images ![Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PWrBszSQL.jpg) ![Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S7b4EvOuL.jpg) ![Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914QpNLbsbL.jpg) ![Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nFyHC7zzL.jpg) ![Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BAsnP502L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this product be applied to painted surfaces.** A: I have used it over wood carvings painted with acrylic paints and have have excellent results in an outdoor evironment. **Q: can i apply the oil based urethane over a water based paint to protect it?** A: You can but this is why you should use a water based poly over the oil poly Oil based poly has an amber hue, whereas water based poly is clear. An oil based polyurethane will continue to amber and darken over time, while water based poly will remain clear for the lifetime of the hardwood floor. ... Water based poly dries much faster, and several coats (up to 4) can be applied in one day. This explains why fritz the cat who did answer this question as well is why theirs yellowed **Q: How is the viscocity out of the can, is it more like warm syrup or more like water...or somewhere in between? Thank you!** A: Maybe Slightly Thinner than warm Syrup, So probably between Warm Syrup & Water. A word of advice though, I had an extremely difficult time working with this product & had to sand and reapply many coats to get a satisfactory finish. It dries fast & if you run a brush over it after is has sat more than a minute it will create rough brush marks. Additionally if you apply more than a very thin layer it will crack similar to a crackle pattern. Unless you are putting this over a pure white background I would recommend that you use the standard "Crystal Clear" non-water based urethane. It has only a light yellow tint and is much easier to work with in my experience. **Q: Can this product be applied over an exterior wood stain?** A: In fact it can, but being unfamiliar with the product, I purchase it thinking that it's use would result in a shine. I learned that "spar" must mean something other than gloss or high gloss. I then purchased the "Minwax Gloss aerosol which gave me the desired result, although several coats were required. ## Frequently Bought Together - Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Aerosol Spray, 11.5 ounce, Gloss - Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Spray, Protective Wood Finish, Clear/Warm Gloss, 11.5 oz. 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