All-Guard -- anyone heard of or used it?

[Peter K.]

The fellow in the slip next to mine has a Lyman power boat which he restored, and is justifiably very proud of the job he did. On the teak decks he used something called "All-Guard" which he stated was manufactured in Dayton, Ohio. I was planning to use Cetol since most of you on this board have recommended that to spruce up the brightwork on Waltzing Matilda, but his looks very good and he swears by it, and so I thought I'd look into it. I can not find anything out about it though, at least not on the internet. Has anyone used "All-Guard", and if so, can you compare it with Cetol as far as ease of application, durability, ease of repairing worn spots, etc. are concerned? Thanks for your help, as always, it's much appreciated.
Fair winds.
Peter K., S/V Waltzing Matilda
CD26, Hull #42



waltzingmatilda@sailnet.net

[Don Sargeant]

[BobM]

The fellow in the slip next to mine has a Lyman power boat which he restored, and is justifiably very proud of the job he did. On the teak decks he used something called "All-Guard" which he stated was manufactured in Dayton, Ohio. I was planning to use Cetol since most of you on this board have recommended that to spruce up the brightwork on Waltzing Matilda, but his looks very good and he swears by it, and so I thought I'd look into it. I can not find anything out about it though, at least not on the internet. Has anyone used "All-Guard", and if so, can you compare it with Cetol as far as ease of application, durability, ease of repairing worn spots, etc. are concerned? Thanks for your help, as always, it's much appreciated.
Fair winds.
Peter K., S/V Waltzing Matilda
CD26, Hull #42

Peter:

I have used Teak Guard in the past but then went to SEMCO which held up better under the weather. If you decide to go with Teak Guard let me know I have a brand new bottle sitting unused it's your's for the price of postage if you want it. I eventually abandoned SEMCO also for CETOL, which will last the season and is less work intensive. CETOL protects the wood better from the elements in my humble opinion and is easier to apply than varnish and does not crack from the sun or lift off like the varnish did. The Teak Guard and SEMCO are the easiest to apply but both do not last as long as CETOL nor do they seal the wood as well from the elements. The CETOL is a lot of work initially in preparation but once it's on once a year just sand lightly and apply 2 coats of top(clear)coat. I did my bright work last August and it should need a new coat this September. While CETOL is different than varnish in it's chemical properties, like varnish with Cetol you need to get a build with the application of light layers before your top coat. If you look in the archives I'm sure there are plenty of write ups on the application of these products. If you have questions send an email.

Best regards,

Bob
Ranger #144



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