The teak on my '85 Tall Rig has turned gray again. I did the "Starbrite 3 Step" about 6 months ago on my exterior trim and it lasted about a month. I know that an oil finish is only good for about 3 months at the most, but I can not bear to geek it up with Cetol. I've seen that West Marine has a new synthetic varnish called "Woodpro" that is suppose to be clear. Any suggestions?
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Rick
Teak Oil
The only difficult part of teak oil is the initial cleaning/brightening before you apply it the first time. But you are going to have to do that anyway no matter which system you use. I use Watco teak oil and it looks great for about 6 months and then I need to wipe on a little more. No sanding or scrubbing, just wash the teak while washing the boat. When the wood is dry I just pour some oil on a rag and wipe on. Takes about 10 minutes to do the whole boat. My wood has been looking good for about 2 years now without having to start over. Use Cetol (or orange paint) if your only concern is longevity and you dont care what it looks like.
The only difficult part of teak oil is the initial cleaning/brightening before you apply it the first time. But you are going to have to do that anyway no matter which system you use. I use Watco teak oil and it looks great for about 6 months and then I need to wipe on a little more. No sanding or scrubbing, just wash the teak while washing the boat. When the wood is dry I just pour some oil on a rag and wipe on. Takes about 10 minutes to do the whole boat. My wood has been looking good for about 2 years now without having to start over. Use Cetol (or orange paint) if your only concern is longevity and you dont care what it looks like.
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners
Wood Pro
Wood Pro is basically West Marine's version of Armada which is very similar to Cetol, only not so orange. It still looks relatively paint-y but it's browner
Wood Pro is basically West Marine's version of Armada which is very similar to Cetol, only not so orange. It still looks relatively paint-y but it's browner
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D.L.
Cetol
I just redid all of my exterior teak with Cetol after testing it on some spare teak and I'm happy with the results. I did not experience the orangeness that some people speak of.
I just redid all of my exterior teak with Cetol after testing it on some spare teak and I'm happy with the results. I did not experience the orangeness that some people speak of.
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michael w
Bristol finish
I used bristol and after one year it still looks like the day or day's it took me to apply it (8 coat's).I think i'ts worth the effort and the money spent. good luck and happy sailing.
I used bristol and after one year it still looks like the day or day's it took me to apply it (8 coat's).I think i'ts worth the effort and the money spent. good luck and happy sailing.
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Roger
Don't discount Cetol
After deciding that I wanted to be a sailor and not a teak master, I found cetol. The clear cetol does not give the orange that some people see. Once the wood is clean and slightly sanded, 3 coats of cetol will last a whole season and all you need to do is add one coat to keep it fresh. I sail more and paint less.
After deciding that I wanted to be a sailor and not a teak master, I found cetol. The clear cetol does not give the orange that some people see. Once the wood is clean and slightly sanded, 3 coats of cetol will last a whole season and all you need to do is add one coat to keep it fresh. I sail more and paint less.
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Larry W.
Teak finish
jslocum; I did the Cetol thing, eight coats over two years, and am not happy with it. It is very soft and somehow I'm getting a lot of black streaks that show up very well whenever the wood gets wet. I don't think it lasts very well, either, but I don't want to completely strip it off and start over with something else since I have most of an expensive can left. The can says not to apply in sunlight. On a boat? Maybe at night. I wish I'd gone with Bristol, which I heard about after I started.
jslocum; I did the Cetol thing, eight coats over two years, and am not happy with it. It is very soft and somehow I'm getting a lot of black streaks that show up very well whenever the wood gets wet. I don't think it lasts very well, either, but I don't want to completely strip it off and start over with something else since I have most of an expensive can left. The can says not to apply in sunlight. On a boat? Maybe at night. I wish I'd gone with Bristol, which I heard about after I started.
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Doug
cetol
I used cetol for the first time this past season and am VERY happy with it. As others have said - I'd rather be sailing than sanding. While Cetol might not provide that "perfect" finish, it does provide a good finish that lasts longer than anything else I have tried, and requires virtually no maintenance. I have not experienced any problems with it, and after a full season it looks as good as the day I applied it. I expect to have to just wash the teak off lightly in the spring and apply a single light coat that will look good all season. BTW...It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions - three light coats.
I used cetol for the first time this past season and am VERY happy with it. As others have said - I'd rather be sailing than sanding. While Cetol might not provide that "perfect" finish, it does provide a good finish that lasts longer than anything else I have tried, and requires virtually no maintenance. I have not experienced any problems with it, and after a full season it looks as good as the day I applied it. I expect to have to just wash the teak off lightly in the spring and apply a single light coat that will look good all season. BTW...It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions - three light coats.
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