[Rhodes22-list] True confessions........topic: woodwork.

[Alex Bell]

Rummy,

Consultations with teak trim experts here informed us that a minimum of
6 coats of varnis is needed in our southern climes. We just got a quote
from a lady who does this for a living and she mentioned that she puts
on two coats of expoy first, then follows up with two or three coats of
varnish followed up with a couple of coats of uv inhibitor varnish.
Anything less is going to degrade in her opinion. We looked at her
efforts on a boat that is two years into her job and looks great. She is
going to do annual maintenance on it this year despite it not looking
like it needs anything. 

Alex

John Tonjes wrote:
> 
> About two years ago we were all discussing our different methods of taking
> care of the teak trim and our favorite brands. Some used the traditional
> teak oil method while others opted for the cetol. I on the other hand chose
> to use the WM version of cetol in gloss. I am happy to report that the
> product is a complete bust. After carefully preparing the wood I applied
> three layers with tender loving care. In less than a year more than 50% of
> the product had come off and needed refinishing, but being one that would
> rather sail than work on the boat I waited another year.
> I have sanded back down to the original teak and this year I'm putting four
> coats of Spar Varnish on it. Last year I replaced the kick plate in the
> cockpit with a piece of teak that I finished with varnish and after one year
> it looks great.
> I know everyone says not to varnish teak, but it looks great and so far has
> held up very well. The varnish I am using has ten times the UV protection
> that standard varnish has, so that might explain why it's holding up.
> I was just wondering how the other products are doing that were used?
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
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