Teak restoration project

[jjuriga]

After getting the V20 and looking at a lot of pictures of other V20's, I really liked the look of the teak trim and accent pieces. Only problem was all my teak was in horrible shape (from the Cuddy door back) - really gray and scuffed.

I began sanding quite some time ago... got most of the pieces ready to go. I chose Sikkens Cetol Marine and laid down my first coat yesterday. I am really excited to get home from work and see how the first coat looks all dry - it looked amazing just after applying the first coat.

Here's all the pieces prepped and the beginning.

[phatdaddy]

looks good, i used the sikkens on mine, it holds up so much longer than varnish.

[jjuriga]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

looks good, i used the sikkens on mine, it holds up so much longer than varnish.

Did you gloss after the 3 coats? That's the one thing wife and I are back and forth over. To gloss, or not to gloss?

[phatdaddy]

Yes, I think the high gloss holds up better. Also seems to clean up better.

Kinda like when I refinished my wood floors. My theory is the high gloss will eventually turn to semi-gloss and then flat gloss, it just takes 3 times as long.

One trick I learned is take some toothpicks and dip them in epoxy and stick them in your screw holes and let dry, then cut flush with your side cutters. This gives the worn out screw holes some new "meat" to screw to.

[jjuriga]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Yes, I think the high gloss holds up better. Also seems to clean up better.

Kinda like when I refinished my wood floors. My theory is the high gloss will eventually turn to semi-gloss and then flat gloss, it just takes 3 times as long.

One trick I learned is take some toothpicks and dip them in epoxy and stick them in your screw holes and let dry, then cut flush with your side cutters. This gives the worn out screw holes some new "meat" to screw to.

That's a great tip -- THANKS man!!

[twhrider2]

Good looking job...love teak

[jjuriga]

Originally Posted by twhrider2

Good looking job...love teak

Thanks man... cant wait to post some more pics!

[bradford]

Looks great! I'm back and forth on removing all my teak, love the look, but always seem too busy to keep it up. A lot of mine is looking like old lady toenails right now. Might give the cetol a try.

[macojoe]

Looks great!
I am a no Fuss guy!! I removed all my teak on the last two boats and replaced with starboard.
I like the look of teak but not the upkeep!

[inaforty]

Looks great!
We had an 87 V.
I don't remember having large square pieces of teak like your boat. Where do the large square pieces go?