Epifanes Additives

Epifanes Additives: Fine-Tuning Over 120 Years of Marine Coating Expertise

Epifanes has been synonymous with premium marine coatings since 1902, when Willem Heeren founded his paint factory in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. Over more than a century, the brand evolved from linseed-oil-based paints into one of the world's most respected names in yacht finishing — trusted by professional shipyards and weekend boaters alike across more than 50 countries. That same depth of formulation knowledge carries directly into their line of marine additives, which are engineered specifically to extend and optimize the performance of Epifanes' own coating systems.

What Epifanes Additives Do

Unlike generic additives that take a one-size-fits-all approach, Epifanes additives are purpose-built to work in harmony with the brand's own varnishes, paints, and primers. Two standout products define this category:

• Epifanes Paint Accelerator (APV) — Available in 500 ml, this resin-based additive is designed to speed up the curing process of most Epifanes one-part traditional coatings. It's particularly valuable when working in cooler temperatures or when a faster return-to-service time is needed without sacrificing the finish quality Epifanes is known for.
• Epifanes Easy Flow — A multi-purpose additive formulated from a selection of natural oils. Added at a rate of approximately 5–10% by volume, it improves the flowing characteristics of conventional single-part and half-synthetic paints and varnishes. It extends wet edge time and reduces the chance of lap marks or brush strokes, helping both professionals and DIYers achieve that signature Epifanes mirror finish. It can also serve double duty as a wood sealer or rust inhibitor on steel surfaces.

Why System-Matched Additives Matter

Marine coatings face a uniquely punishing environment — UV rays, salt water, temperature swings, and physical stress from mooring and use all conspire to degrade a finish faster than almost any other application. Epifanes additives are formulated to integrate seamlessly into the brand's coating chemistry, ensuring that modifying application characteristics doesn't compromise adhesion, gloss retention, or long-term durability. Using a purpose-built accelerator or flow enhancer from the same manufacturer as your topcoat is simply good systems thinking.

Whether you're completing a full brightwork restoration with Epifanes Clear Varnish or rolling out a fresh coat of Epifanes Yacht Enamel, having the right additive on hand lets you adapt to real-world conditions — temperature, humidity, surface type — while staying within the coating system's proven performance parameters. Explore the full range of Epifanes products or browse all marine additives to find the right solution for your next project.