I'm preparing teak hand rails for cetol.black teak is making a small project a large one.any suggestions to make this job a little easier.I have already tried bleach.oxalic acid also.I'm left with sanding.
I've used a power washer on teak. It gets deep down to get all the dirt out that scrubbing will never get. It opens up the grain somewhat, so sanding is necessary afterward. You don't need any cleaning agents, just a power washer and water. Roc
Or regular bleach? Was it Teaka A & B? That is, without a doubt, the best teak bleach on the market. It's also probably the nastiest. Take caution when applying it - wear gloves AND goggles cuz it can splash around & it hurts like H-E-double toothpicks! LaDonna
Teaka A/B 2 part will clean it and unlike most I think the "raised grain" is a Good thing. If you are going for the varnished "showroom finish" that you can't get with cetol anyways then sand away. But if you want hand rails that have a good gripping feel to them then Teaka and Cetol is a good long lasting way to go. Stan
be careful with the 2 part teak cleaner. I have used it for years and it does the best job, but it will stain the aluminum frames on the port holes that Catalina used to use on the older boats if you are not careful. I have always used Snappy Teak Nu parts 1 & 2 and have been very satisfied...but be prepared to sand afterwards..it does raise the grain. Mark Johnson
If you want to try a relatively low-tech solution, try making a paste out of laundry bleach and scouring powder (Comet, Ajax, etc.). Brush it on, let it sit, scrub and rinse. It's less toxic than some of the other compounds, the price is right, but it might not be up to the real tough jobs.
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