Refinishing Teak
I'm a pragmatist, not a purist, so some of what I say here may sound like heresy to others, but here goes. Teak will turn gray due to the natural oil and dirt that accumulates. I prefer Teka 2-part teak cleaner. Instructions are simple; just read and follow and you get very nice results. Teak, by the way, is naturally a honey-colored wood. After you clean the teak, use Acetone to get all the surface junk off and then use the Cetol as directed. I think you are going to really like the result. Don't be afraid to screw up. You can use the Teka cleaner again and start over if you don't like it. You really won't hurt the wood. If the grain has come up quite a bit, I would recommend you first clean the teak thoroughly, let it dry and then lightly sand it. You want to remove as little material as possible and then let the Cetol fill in the rest. You will be happier that way, I think. You will fool around a bit with your brightwork until you get it where you want it. Experience is a good teacher and the beauty about wood is that you can strip it down and start over with very little adverse affect. Good luck.
