Refinishing Teak

[Daryl L. Miglia]

Any suggestions on how to finish teak and what products to use. I'm not happy with teak oil alone. I'd like a Bright longer lasting finish



dmiglia@gwe.net

[Duncan Maio]

Any suggestions on how to finish teak and what products to use. I'm not happy with teak oil alone. I'd like a Bright longer lasting finish

Daryl:

When we got her in July, "Remedy" had been sitting in a yard for 2+ years, and the brightwork had not been refinished for about 5 years -- needless to say, there was no finish left, so I don't know if it had been oiled or varnished.

We got great results, with a minimum of fuss, sanding with 80 and 120 grit sandpaper and finishing with 2 coats of Cetol Marine finish, applied with foam brushes. Practical Sailor gave this polyurethane finish high marks in a comparison article last spring.

The color is darker than some, but we like the look. Our plan is to sand and add a third coat in the spring, which should give an even glossier finish. If you want to do all three coats at once, don't bother sanding between the first and second; if you apply only two (all that is required) I would sand lightly with 150 between coats.



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[Daryl]

Any suggestions on how to finish teak and what products to use. I'm not happy with teak oil alone. I'd like a Bright longer lasting finish

Daryl:

When we got her in July, "Remedy" had been sitting in a yard for 2+ years, and the brightwork had not been refinished for about 5 years -- needless to say, there was no finish left, so I don't know if it had been oiled or varnished.

We got great results, with a minimum of fuss, sanding with 80 and 120 grit sandpaper and finishing with 2 coats of Cetol Marine finish, applied with foam brushes. Practical Sailor gave this polyurethane finish high marks in a comparison article last spring.

The color is darker than some, but we like the look. Our plan is to sand and add a third coat in the spring, which should give an even glossier finish. If you want to do all three coats at once, don't bother sanding between the first and second; if you apply only two (all that is required) I would sand lightly with 150 between coats.

Thanks for the advise. your the third person to recommend Cetol so it must be good. Again , Thanks Daryl



dmiglia@gwe.net

[Dana Arenius]

Daryl,

Let me be the fourth person to tell you......CETOL MARINE!!!!!
I have used oil (turns black with sun)...I have used varnish (it will peel).

But for here is Virginia I have found 7 coats of the Cetol to be great. Really gets you thru the entire year. Easy to recoat next time. Can not say enough.

Dana



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[Steve Alarcon]

Any suggestions on how to finish teak and what products to use. I'm not happy with teak oil alone. I'd like a Bright longer lasting finish

Daryl,

I'll break from the pack...you might want to give Armada (high gloss) a try. It gives the effect of regular varnish without the high maintenance. Goes on easy...almost stupid proof. It will color (darken) the teak very, very slightly, but still allows you to see the grain. Is reputed to be a 2-3 year application - we'll see. So far is has proven to be bullit proof on our CD 30, even on the bowsprit under the anchor & rode. Was written up in Practical Sailor and received good marks. We intend to keep using it.

Steve Alarcon
CD 30 Temerity
Seattle



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