i've used "Cetol" and "Permateak" and "varnish". the latter giving the best looking finish. but has anyone used any of the two part finishes on exterior teak and what are your conclusions as far as durability,ease of application.
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Bob
Cetol
I've used just about everything, Cetol works best for me. It's fast, easy, dries quick, and looks great. Prep time is minimal so I can spend more time sailing and less on labor. Eventually, I'll replace ALL my teak trim with synthetic materials and then I won't ever have to deal with refinishing it at all. Wood = work, and work chews into my sailing time. Don't you just love it when people (usually non-boaters) walk by you while you're working on your boat and say, "Boy...it's a labor of love". What a bunch of BS! I do it because I can't go sailing unless it's done, not because I like it. Cheers, Bob
I've used just about everything, Cetol works best for me. It's fast, easy, dries quick, and looks great. Prep time is minimal so I can spend more time sailing and less on labor. Eventually, I'll replace ALL my teak trim with synthetic materials and then I won't ever have to deal with refinishing it at all. Wood = work, and work chews into my sailing time. Don't you just love it when people (usually non-boaters) walk by you while you're working on your boat and say, "Boy...it's a labor of love". What a bunch of BS! I do it because I can't go sailing unless it's done, not because I like it. Cheers, Bob
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Al Budding
Teak Shield
by Shield's Products(www.shieldproducts.com} is a two part varnish that, the manifacturer claims, will last two years in the Florida sun. Easy to apply, you can lay down four or five coats in one day. So far it's held up for six months. I would be interested to know if anyone else has had experience with this product. A.B.
by Shield's Products(www.shieldproducts.com} is a two part varnish that, the manifacturer claims, will last two years in the Florida sun. Easy to apply, you can lay down four or five coats in one day. So far it's held up for six months. I would be interested to know if anyone else has had experience with this product. A.B.
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Ron
Honey Teak
I'm starting my 3rd season with Honey Teak, this product is a 2-part material, that has been highly recommended by Practical Sailor for the past few years on their Teak testing forums. After preping you apply 3-coats of base and then 3-coats of clear (uv- sacrifical) and the best part it can all be appplied in one day or weekend, as you can apply both coats wet on wet. The end result is a high closs finish like varnish without all the work. All I have done is add one or two coats of clear in the spring and it continues to look as good as the day it was first applied. If you are interested and need a phone no. or address let me know. Ron
I'm starting my 3rd season with Honey Teak, this product is a 2-part material, that has been highly recommended by Practical Sailor for the past few years on their Teak testing forums. After preping you apply 3-coats of base and then 3-coats of clear (uv- sacrifical) and the best part it can all be appplied in one day or weekend, as you can apply both coats wet on wet. The end result is a high closs finish like varnish without all the work. All I have done is add one or two coats of clear in the spring and it continues to look as good as the day it was first applied. If you are interested and need a phone no. or address let me know. Ron
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Larry Watkins
Cetol
I tried that Cetol and wasn't happy with it. Expensive. The can states not to use it in direct sunlight. What a crock! String up awnings every time? It seems to let water in, resulting in black streaks under the finish, and it didn't last the promised one year, with grey streaks after only five months in Southern Cal. If I had it to do over, I'd go with something else, not sure what.
I tried that Cetol and wasn't happy with it. Expensive. The can states not to use it in direct sunlight. What a crock! String up awnings every time? It seems to let water in, resulting in black streaks under the finish, and it didn't last the promised one year, with grey streaks after only five months in Southern Cal. If I had it to do over, I'd go with something else, not sure what.
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LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners
Bristol Finish
Don't know the URL but have heard great things about Bristol Finish. Apparently has similar maintenance properties as Cetol without the heinous orange color. (I don't care what any Cetol-lover says, I can pick out a Cetoled boat from 100 feet!) I believe all those Practical Sailor tests everyone is quoting actually named CPES #1 (did if fall from #1?). Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer from Smith & Co lasted longer than Cetol AND Honey Teak. On top of that, it looks like 10 coats of varnish. It's VERY expensive but could be worth some investigation. My only concern is that if you do get a little lax on maintenance, you're in for a world of hurt cuz of that epoxy. And just for the record, I love working on my brightwork! LaDonna
Don't know the URL but have heard great things about Bristol Finish. Apparently has similar maintenance properties as Cetol without the heinous orange color. (I don't care what any Cetol-lover says, I can pick out a Cetoled boat from 100 feet!) I believe all those Practical Sailor tests everyone is quoting actually named CPES #1 (did if fall from #1?). Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer from Smith & Co lasted longer than Cetol AND Honey Teak. On top of that, it looks like 10 coats of varnish. It's VERY expensive but could be worth some investigation. My only concern is that if you do get a little lax on maintenance, you're in for a world of hurt cuz of that epoxy. And just for the record, I love working on my brightwork! LaDonna
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Rob Rich
LaDonna, Its good to know...
that there are some people who still appreciate bright work on boats. I enjoy working on my teak at home during weekday nights. It's very relaxing, and the end-run product looks fantastic. Like you, I can spot Cetol from a mile away as well. It simply does not look as good as varnish. Rob
that there are some people who still appreciate bright work on boats. I enjoy working on my teak at home during weekday nights. It's very relaxing, and the end-run product looks fantastic. Like you, I can spot Cetol from a mile away as well. It simply does not look as good as varnish. Rob
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Sean
Bristol Finish
LaDonna, The web site is "bristolfinish.com". Looks like a very user freendly product. Although I cann't really tell from the web site how the final product looks. I guess I should go for it and report back to the group my findings. Sean
LaDonna, The web site is "bristolfinish.com". Looks like a very user freendly product. Although I cann't really tell from the web site how the final product looks. I guess I should go for it and report back to the group my findings. Sean
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Les Murray
I'm applying Bristol Finish now
I followed LaDonna's recommendation and got a can of Bristol Finish this winter to refinish all my teak work. So far so good. I have had to take all the old finish down to the wood so it is just like varnishing up to now. I have found that you can do between four and six coats in one day, but you will need to sand it down and put a few more coats to make it really smooth. Stuff looks great. Now comes the test this summer. If it holds up well without needing much touch up next fall, then I would say it is worth it. Les Murray s/v Ceilidh 86 C-36 #560
I followed LaDonna's recommendation and got a can of Bristol Finish this winter to refinish all my teak work. So far so good. I have had to take all the old finish down to the wood so it is just like varnishing up to now. I have found that you can do between four and six coats in one day, but you will need to sand it down and put a few more coats to make it really smooth. Stuff looks great. Now comes the test this summer. If it holds up well without needing much touch up next fall, then I would say it is worth it. Les Murray s/v Ceilidh 86 C-36 #560
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