How many coats of Cetol?

Frank Vernet · Post by **Frank Vernet** » May 9th, '11, 21:28

I am doing the teak this spring and seek advice on the number of coats of Cetol to apply. I have applied 2 coats of Cetol Natural Teak and wonder if another is an example of diminishing returns. I plan to apply 2 coats of the Cetol Gloss as well.

Thanks as always.

Boyd · Post by **Boyd** » May 10th, '11, 08:15

I have used Cetol for at least 10 years and put on two coats of the brown and 4 coats of clear in Florida. Your system should work just fine.

A maintenance coat of clear next year should be all you need.

Boyd
s/v Tern
CD30 MkII
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Steve Bryant · Post by **Steve Bryant** » May 10th, '11, 15:55

Hi Frank,

I used 3 coats of the Natural Teak and 2 coats of gloss simply because that was the recommended application from Sikkens.

I don't think it would be overkill. It holds up really well.

The key is to keep the gloss maintained.

Good Luck,

Frank Vernet · Post by **Frank Vernet** » May 11th, '11, 15:27

putting the second coat of gloss on today. This nearly week-long run of perfect weather over the Chesapeake Bay is well-timed.

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » May 11th, '11, 21:42

I usually varnish, but I'm thinking about the Cetol Natural for the toerails.
I've seen it on one boat and it looked pretty decent.

If you feel like showing off with some photos, I'd be very interested in seeing how it turns out for you.

Carter Brey · Post by **Carter Brey** » May 12th, '11, 17:35

Duncan wrote:I usually varnish, but I'm thinking about the Cetol Natural for the toerails.
I've seen it on one boat and it looked pretty decent.

If you feel like showing off with some photos, I'd be very interested in seeing how it turns out for you.

Duncan,

Here are some photos of this month's application of Cetol natural and gloss on Dephine. I hope this link works. I don't quite understand why Google makes this so difficult.

Cheers,
Carter

https://picasaweb.google.com/carter.bre ... directlink

Markst95 · Post by **Markst95** » May 12th, '11, 19:09

Carter, I can't get to the photos.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » May 12th, '11, 19:19

Same here.

O J

M. R. Bober · Post by **M. R. Bober** » May 13th, '11, 07:45

Me three.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster, (Where the Typhoon Nationals are coming soon.) VA

Frank Vernet · Post by **Frank Vernet** » May 13th, '11, 08:34

All,

I will post pictures next week when I have the opportunity to get ack to HHS and....take pictures!

I think it came very nicely and much more natural looking than the old Cetol. Big improvement. Love the gloss too - it makes the finish look wet. I'm relunctant to step on the toerail when climbing aboard

Frank

Rebinva · Post by **Rebinva** » May 13th, '11, 11:31

and not a good idea for the toerail. Anyone know?

Ed Haley · Post by **Ed Haley** » May 13th, '11, 19:12

It's flexible and therefore imprintable with the soles of footwear. I always felt confident.

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » May 14th, '11, 09:08

Are we talking about stepping on the toe rail to climb aboard or bracing against it while trying to work on the foredeck?

Raven now has extended sail track so I no longer step directly on any bright work when boarding.

As far as bracing, I feel the toe rails on our boats are one of the major "shortcomings" of the design. I don't care how they are finished, there just isn't enough height to gain much security.

Forget about the finish, has anyone figured out a good way to make them higher on the foredeck?

I am just beginning my experience with Cetol gloss. The dinghy is done now but not put back together. It doesn't seem to flow very well and stays soft for a long time.

I am hoping it also holds up long enough to make any complaints fade away, Steve.

The Cape Dory Board

How many coats of Cetol?

How many coats of Cetol?

Sounds about right

Cetol

I went with 2 coats Natural Teak and 2 coats gloss...

Going to take photos to show us?

Re: Going to take photos to show us?

Photos

WILCO

Seems to me I read that Gloss is fairly slick

Never had a slipping problem after using Cetol Gloss