Greetings! Just bought a C25, and the teak had been varnished in the past, but it's seen some rough times. Would like to get it looking as good as possible, and would love some suggestions - some of it looks easy enough to pull off, but from there can anyone recommend steps to clean up then sealants/oil to use to make it look its best? Any and all advice on the topic much appreciated! Thanks!
Teak needs some work - Cat25
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Teak needs some work
Clean with teak cleaner, sand and wipe with acetone. Then try one of these: I really suggest Cetol (made by Sikkens.) Follow directions on can. or Don Casey Tip #37 Varnish Coating Schedule for Exterior Brightwork The following coating schedule for applying varnish is offered as guidance, not gospel, but following it will nearly always yield a head-turning finish. Coat 1: Thin about 50% with the specified thinner. This is the sealer coat. Allow to dry overnight. Coat 2: Thin 20% with specified thinner. Do not sand sealer coat before applying coat 2. Let dry 24 hours. Coat 3: Thin 10%. Apply over coat 2 without sanding. Let dry 24 hours. Coat 4: Sand coat 3 lightly with 220-grit paper. Apply varnish full strength. Allow to dry for at least two nights. Coats 5 & 6: Same as coat 4 except sand between coats more heavily to “plane” the surface smooth. Flat surfaces may be sanded with an orbital sander. Coats 7, 8, and 9: Sand by hand with 320-grit paper between coats. Apply varnish full strength, taking extra care to avoid runs and sags. Allow each application to dry over at least three nights before overcoating. Coats 1 through 6 can be your finish varnish or a less expensive formulation, but do not use hardware store varnish. General-purpose varnishes are typically too brittle for marine use. In hot weather coats 4 through 9 may require a small amount of thinner to keep the brush from “dragging.”
Clean with teak cleaner, sand and wipe with acetone. Then try one of these: I really suggest Cetol (made by Sikkens.) Follow directions on can. or Don Casey Tip #37 Varnish Coating Schedule for Exterior Brightwork The following coating schedule for applying varnish is offered as guidance, not gospel, but following it will nearly always yield a head-turning finish. Coat 1: Thin about 50% with the specified thinner. This is the sealer coat. Allow to dry overnight. Coat 2: Thin 20% with specified thinner. Do not sand sealer coat before applying coat 2. Let dry 24 hours. Coat 3: Thin 10%. Apply over coat 2 without sanding. Let dry 24 hours. Coat 4: Sand coat 3 lightly with 220-grit paper. Apply varnish full strength. Allow to dry for at least two nights. Coats 5 & 6: Same as coat 4 except sand between coats more heavily to “plane” the surface smooth. Flat surfaces may be sanded with an orbital sander. Coats 7, 8, and 9: Sand by hand with 320-grit paper between coats. Apply varnish full strength, taking extra care to avoid runs and sags. Allow each application to dry over at least three nights before overcoating. Coats 1 through 6 can be your finish varnish or a less expensive formulation, but do not use hardware store varnish. General-purpose varnishes are typically too brittle for marine use. In hot weather coats 4 through 9 may require a small amount of thinner to keep the brush from “dragging.”
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Catalina 25 Assoc website, they're great www.catalina25-250.org Congrats on your new boat. Stu
Catalina 25 Assoc website, they're great www.catalina25-250.org Congrats on your new boat. Stu
Cetol
Cetol is the way to go. Clean the teak (anyway you want to) put on three coats of Cetol and you are good for at least two years.
Cetol is the way to go. Clean the teak (anyway you want to) put on three coats of Cetol and you are good for at least two years.
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