More teak questions--Time sensitive

[Richard Stanley]

I have just removed all the nasty old two part polyurethane varnish from my toe rails and rub rails, and plan to use Cetol. While stripping, I scraped the caulk out of the outside joint, exposing some hull.

My question is this: Should I caulk before or after applying the Cetol?

I was hoping to begin Cetol application tomorrow, so I need the infinite wisdom of the list quickly.

Thanks, Richard

Previously from Baltimore, Now in Alemeda Estuary. One more Cape Dory in California!!



rlstanley@mindspring.com

[Larry DeMers]

Richard,

I'll take a shot at your question. I don't honestly see any reason why you could not do the caulking after cetoling, although it is usually done before hand. But it could be argued that the cleanup from the recaulking would be easier on a finished surface, rather than on a grain filled unfinished surface which would likely trap some caulking residue unless you were careful to mask the area.
So I can't see where it matters too much either way. Perhaps others have a different take on this...

Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30

I have just removed all the nasty old two part polyurethane varnish from my toe rails and rub rails, and plan to use Cetol. While stripping, I scraped the caulk out of the outside joint, exposing some hull.

My question is this: Should I caulk before or after applying the Cetol?

I was hoping to begin Cetol application tomorrow, so I need the infinite wisdom of the list quickly.

Thanks, Richard

Previously from Baltimore, Now in Alemeda Estuary. One more Cape Dory in California!!

demers@sgi.com

[M. R. Bober]

If you Cetol first, you won't have any Cetol on the caulk.
Greetings from Charm City!
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE
CD330

[Bill Goldsmith]

Richard:

I would err on the side of doing the Cetol first. That way the wood is consistently finished. If water should get behind the caulk onto the unfinished teak under the caulk I would be concerned about moisture and discoloration creeping under the visible, finished portion.

Do you know what type of two-part polyurethane you have stripped off? Why did you need to remove it? I am using Honey Teak (a two part polyurethane) and it looks beautiful. Plus it does not chip or flake, and is easy to spot repair if you get a ding or a scrape. Just curious.

Best regards

Bill Goldsmith
CD27 #73
Second Chance

I have just removed all the nasty old two part polyurethane varnish from my toe rails and rub rails, and plan to use Cetol. While stripping, I scraped the caulk out of the outside joint, exposing some hull.

My question is this: Should I caulk before or after applying the Cetol?

I was hoping to begin Cetol application tomorrow, so I need the infinite wisdom of the list quickly.

Thanks, Richard

Previously from Baltimore, Now in Alemeda Estuary. One more Cape Dory in California!!

goldy@bestweb.net

[Richard Stanley]

Thanks for the comments. I will Cetol first.

I have no idea what type of varnish was on there. The real problem was that it was put on poorly--to thick coats. Now, I am partly to blame for its ultimate demise, as I could have been more diligent on the upkeep. Nonetheless, I prefer the look of Cetol, but lets not start that thread again.

I have just removed all the nasty old two part polyurethane varnish from my toe rails and rub rails, and plan to use Cetol. While stripping, I scraped the caulk out of the outside joint, exposing some hull.

My question is this: Should I caulk before or after applying the Cetol?

I was hoping to begin Cetol application tomorrow, so I need the infinite wisdom of the list quickly.

Thanks, Richard

Previously from Baltimore, Now in Alemeda Estuary. One more Cape Dory in California!!

rlstanley@mindspring.com