varnish

  1. R

    Matching cabin veneer stain

    I'm replacing some of the veneer on my cabin bulkhead. I'm trying to match the stains to the original since I'm not replacing the whole wall. So far I have a stain and varnish that matches to the original (middle section in photo, a section that was covered by the chainplate). But anything that...
  2. R

    Teak darker than expected after refinish?

    I recently repaired, sanded down, and varnished the sole in my forward cabin. It came out significantly darker than the original. I'm probably going to live with it, but why is it darker than the original? I've put on 3 coats of 1015 Captain's Varnish. I plan on doing a few more rounds of...
  3. Maurice Doran

    Refinishing water damaged interior wood H33 2005

    My H33 didn't have a dodger so the right side wall down the companionway got damaged by rain over time. I'm installing a dodger this year but I'm looking for suggestions on refinishing the wood. I read in the forum that someone used Liquid Gold but I'm not sure that would bring back the...
  4. Sailing Atlas

    New Cabin sole black water spots 2nd season. How do I fix?

    Hi everyone. This is my first time on this forum and first time posting a question. Im hopeful someone can help. I've had my Pearson 31-2 for 2 seasons. The previous owner had replaced the teak/holly cabin sole right before selling her to me. It looked beautiful. However this season there...
  5. Adamt24

    H386 2003 Varnish

    Hi Any recommendations on a good varnish to match for interior wood ? Steps, door frames mainly. Thanks Adam
  6. P

    Good teak prep guide for a new boat owner?

    Hello! I recently bought a 1984 Catalina 30 and need to refinish the teak before it starts to break down. Can anyone suggest a particularly good guide for learning how to do this? I am a busy grad student and so need to estimate the time involved beforehand in order to fit the work in with my...
  7. P

    Best way to remove varnish and duct tape residue from fiberglass?

    Hi there! The previous owner of my boat left duct tape glee residue and stray varnish swipes on the deck after maintaining the wood in various places. What's the best way to remove these? This should really improve the aesthetics of this boat... Thanks!