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bchoate
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Initially Posted - 06/25/2002 :  21:00:05  Show Profile
It's been 2 years, so it's to spread more cetol on the top teak. However, as I review online purchases, I notice we now have the following:

Cetol (looks my old stuff)
Cetol light
Cetol gloss
Cetol satin

I understand the gloss is intended to put a high shine on whatever Cetol is applied. What is the difference in the other three products.

Thanks



Brent Choate
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Response Posted - 06/25/2002 :  21:14:25  Show Profile
Many on this forum have expressed their objection to the orangish cast the original Cetol product leaves. Cetol "Light" is suppose to have eliminated this cast.
We've had a couple non-scientific polls about Cetol compared to other brands and the former has it by a pretty comfortable margin, even in non-election seasons <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> .
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 06/26/2002 :  09:14:08  Show Profile
Hi Brent,

Cetol Gloss and Cetol Satin both have an orange shellac color to them. The gloss is shiney, while the satin is a semi-gloss. The Cetol light is a newer product that is much more of a clear finish.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 06/26/2002 :  18:40:12  Show Profile
I've seen two Cetol Light applications, and it isn't clear--it seems to be a creamy white tone. I wasn't impressed, but that's just my taste. Regular Cetol, in my opinion, restores the color to something like that of oiled teak while protecting the teak from UV and moisture damage. (As teak weathers, it loses its moisture resistance--eventually cracking and splintering.)

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT
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Sidurian
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Response Posted - 06/27/2002 :  16:17:21  Show Profile
Hey, I just sanded down my teak all the way to bare wood; used the Cetol Light (four coats) and then Cetol Gloss (three coats) - the former goes on nicely, the latter runs a little in hot weather and needs longer to cure. I've used all kinds of stuff over the last five years and am experimenting with this brand. That orange hue everyone is complaining about is not quite as offensive in the Light version of Cetol - it's still there, but they've toned it down. The gloss is just clear. So far I'm satisfied with the product in terms of looks - but it's longevity that counts.....oh yes, they claim you do not have to sand between coats unless you want a deeper gloss on the Cetol Gloss. Next year it's supposed to be just one coat of Gloss without having to sand.....we'll see. :)

There's always something!
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tgrass462
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Response Posted - 06/28/2002 :  13:32:00  Show Profile
Dumb question - how will you apply the new Cetol? Will you have to remove the wood from your cabin? Will it require major resanding? Mine (on a Catalina 22) is about 2 years also ...

Enjoy the forum ... gives me 'Three-Foot_itis' however!

trg
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/28/2002 :  17:18:19  Show Profile
Tom - I just lightly sand any rough spots and then reapply another coat of Cetol. That's the joy of it - after the initial application you don't have to go back to bare wood to redo (unlike PermaTeak or Varnish).
Derek
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 06/28/2002 :  18:04:48  Show Profile
Hi Tom,

Let me add a couple of things that no one has mentioned so far. First, I'd be willing to bet that most of us don't use Cetol for the interior teak, so you don't have to remove it to put Cetol on it. BTW, for the interior teak I've had good success using teak cleaner, Howard's refinisher, and some sort of oil (teak, tung, lemon, or whatever). Second, I apply Cetol with the cheap foam "brushes" that you can get in any hardware store, and I just throw them away. Finally, don't "cheat" ... let the Cetol dry thoroughly between coats, or you'll likely make a mess.

'Hope that helps ... good luck!


Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"
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