Its time to clean and prep the teak for the season. Hatch doors, deck trim and such. Looking for advise on methods, brands of cleaners ect. I believe I want to go with an oil. Thanks and have a great Easter. Opening day won't be long now!
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Get TSP (trisodiumphosphate) from a hardware or paint store. Dissolve it in HOT water until no more crystals dissolve and then slosh on, let sit, then with a soft brush scrub away the grey, the black specks and mildew. Flush with lots of water. If the teak has been neglected for a long time you may need to repeat with the TSP before bleaching with oxalic. Follow the safety precautions on the TSP and oxalic packages. From the same hardware or paint store get oxalic acid (wood bleach) ... do the same as above but brush on. The bleaching will be almost instantaneous. Throroughly flush with several flushes of hot water. Consider a 'resinated' teak oil that contains UV inhibiters. A resinated teak oil contains approx 25% varnish but is very easily stripped in the future. "NuTeak" by Marykate is a good one. Apply it THICK (DONT RUB IT OFF apply it like you would apply varnish .... and with several coats if you prefer) .... will last an entire season or more. When it needs stripping (most oil finishes will turn dark eventually), simply soak with TSP, etc. as above. If you cant find a resinated teak oil, simply add 25% oil based varnish to your favorite oil. If you want to get 'carried away' ... apply 6 or seven coats, let fully cure in the sun for several weeks, then flatsand with 600 wet and dry paper then handrub with rottenstone and water to result in a gloss that will EXCEED a high quality varnish. If you want a more 'permanent' finish similar to oil consider "Teak Wonder or Semco Natural". I like to mix the two 50:50 .... or for teak decks/seats,etc.: 1/3 Teak Wonder, 1/3 Semco, 1/3 Olympic Deck stain (carmel). hope this helps.
Get TSP (trisodiumphosphate) from a hardware or paint store. Dissolve it in HOT water until no more crystals dissolve and then slosh on, let sit, then with a soft brush scrub away the grey, the black specks and mildew. Flush with lots of water. If the teak has been neglected for a long time you may need to repeat with the TSP before bleaching with oxalic. Follow the safety precautions on the TSP and oxalic packages. From the same hardware or paint store get oxalic acid (wood bleach) ... do the same as above but brush on. The bleaching will be almost instantaneous. Throroughly flush with several flushes of hot water. Consider a 'resinated' teak oil that contains UV inhibiters. A resinated teak oil contains approx 25% varnish but is very easily stripped in the future. "NuTeak" by Marykate is a good one. Apply it THICK (DONT RUB IT OFF apply it like you would apply varnish .... and with several coats if you prefer) .... will last an entire season or more. When it needs stripping (most oil finishes will turn dark eventually), simply soak with TSP, etc. as above. If you cant find a resinated teak oil, simply add 25% oil based varnish to your favorite oil. If you want to get 'carried away' ... apply 6 or seven coats, let fully cure in the sun for several weeks, then flatsand with 600 wet and dry paper then handrub with rottenstone and water to result in a gloss that will EXCEED a high quality varnish. If you want a more 'permanent' finish similar to oil consider "Teak Wonder or Semco Natural". I like to mix the two 50:50 .... or for teak decks/seats,etc.: 1/3 Teak Wonder, 1/3 Semco, 1/3 Olympic Deck stain (carmel). hope this helps.
Although I have no..
Although I have no exterior teak I've read lots of good things about Teaqua Oil. I saw a Cape Dory's done with it last year and it looked very, very good for an oil.
Although I have no exterior teak I've read lots of good things about Teaqua Oil. I saw a Cape Dory's done with it last year and it looked very, very good for an oil.
Cetol
I use Cetol on the exterior. It is very tough and will last years without having to redo it.
I use Cetol on the exterior. It is very tough and will last years without having to redo it.
Teak Guard
I use a product called Teak Guard. I originally saw it at the boat show in Annapolis many years ago. It is a great product! Color looks good, easy to use and long lasting. No peeling or blisters. You can go to their website at www.allguardproducts.com and check it out. I just did the companion way boards on my Catalina Capri 26 and they look great. can't wait to finish the rest of the teak now!
I use a product called Teak Guard. I originally saw it at the boat show in Annapolis many years ago. It is a great product! Color looks good, easy to use and long lasting. No peeling or blisters. You can go to their website at www.allguardproducts.com and check it out. I just did the companion way boards on my Catalina Capri 26 and they look great. can't wait to finish the rest of the teak now!
TeaQua Teak Oil
I have uses the TeaQua product www.TeaQua.com with excellent results. I read several very positive statements on various forums. Very happy with the look and longevity.
I have uses the TeaQua product www.TeaQua.com with excellent results. I read several very positive statements on various forums. Very happy with the look and longevity.
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