Willy, I agree with you on the oil being the nicest looking product on teak. It looks natural and does help to protect the wood. It just doesn't last. I also agree that painting it can lead to some unsightly crap down the road. BUT Cetol is some good stuff. If you damage it it only takes some light sanding and a reapply. I remade the top cap/combing pad and rod holders on the old Pursuit in 2006, put two coats of Cetol Medium and it is still looking good today. It has UV protection built in and the orange hue grows on you when you realize you haven't touched teak oil in the past five years. The trick is in the preparation. Teak cleaner and a wire brush, let it dry, sand it if necessary, hit it with a 50/50 mix of Clorox and water, let it dry, paint the stuff on, let it dry, lightly scuff with scotch brite pad, second coat, put it back on the boat and call me in a decade..
05-04-2011, 07:51 AM
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