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Tried & True: Can sunlight help cure it faster?

Jim said drying a thin coat of Tried & True oil varnish in the sun can cure it in about half a day, compared to five or six days or more when drying indoors, because the sun's UV rays help the curing process, not just heat.

Topics: Building & FinishingTags: Jim Kibler, FinishingLast verified: 2026-08-16