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frank679
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Initially Posted - 10/31/2002 :  18:55:52  Show Profile
I sent this to the 250 Forum by mistake

This winter I hope to improve the appearance of my cabin. The woodwork looks very dull and I would like to see at least a little shine. I guess my options are A) cetol, B) oil, C) howards restor-a finish. Whichever one of these I use, do I have to sand the woodwork? Are there any other options? Which is best?

I would like to add another question. How can I clean the cushion covers.

Frank. 1983 TR/FK HULL# 3816
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ppetracca
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Response Posted - 10/31/2002 :  19:48:27  Show Profile
Frank,

On the one I just bought in Texas I just used Pledge orang oil wood cleaner. It comes in a pump spray and I just worked it into the wood to clean and shine. It got all the mildew out, cut off the grey and left a good shine, not to mention the improvement in the smell of the cabin.

Probably not the recommended way, but short of sanding and refinishing, it gave the whole cabin a warm, glossy glow.

Good Luck,

Patrick
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/01/2002 :  01:57:01  Show Profile
Frank,

These are responses that were posted to this question on the C250 forum. Sorry about the confusion I may have caused! <img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>


This is from Derek Crawford;

<b>"My vote is for Howard's Restor-a-Finish (thanks to a tip from Ken Cave) I've used it for the last year (applying it about every 3 months) and the cabin teak has never looked so "rich". Cetol is best for the exterior teak (that was the Forum consensus the last time this subject was discussed)." - Derek Crawford</b>


And Buzz Maring writes,

<b>"Here is the website for Howard's:
http://www.howardproducts.com/
I also highly recommend this stuff ... I think it works particularly well on the teak plywood. It is a little smelly, but it is very easy to apply.

BTW, I ordered directly from the company using their website. Also, it comes in several shades, but not teak. I bought "Golden Oak" and I've been happy with the results ... 'haven't tried any other shade.

Hope that helps." - Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"</b>

<img src="http://www.howardproducts.com/restora2001.jpg" border=0>


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Mike Vaccaro
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Response Posted - 11/01/2002 :  08:30:13  Show Profile
Lots of different options, all of them good. We simply use teak oil. Teak is a very robust wood, that does very well with a simple oil finish. We simply rub on some oil once every 12-18 months to keep things looking nice. If we get any hard to remove stains, we've had good luck with marine teak cleaner. A previous owner had actually varnished some of the cabin teak, which we've sanded off (it was a very poor rush job). We'd even use oil on the exterior teak, but our saltwater/sun environment is pretty harsh, so we Cetol on the exterior surfaces.

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Mike Vaccaro on the "Swoose"
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John Bixby
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Response Posted - 11/05/2002 :  15:09:49  Show Profile
Mine was nasty when I bought my C25. Looked and smelled like a Phillip Morris convention had taken place inside. We used a dollar store cleaner on the cabin and then cleaned the teak with Murphys Oil Soap. After that we gave it 3 coats of marine spar varnish and it still looks great after 1 1/3 years in Dallas and the last two in Galveston.
John on Ms Achsa #77
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frank679
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Response Posted - 11/05/2002 :  22:39:18  Show Profile
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try several on an inconspicuous part of the cabin and post the results.

Still no input on how I might clean the cushion cobers.

Frank. TR/FK hull# 3816
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 11/06/2002 :  13:01:14  Show Profile
The cushion covers? If yours have zippers like mine, take em off and run em through the washer and dryer. Otherwise, it's probably going to take a spray on upholstery cleaner and a little scrubbing with a sponge or brush.

John Mason - Ali Paroosa
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triley
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 :  21:25:53  Show Profile
It is on subject, but I wonder about the temperature when using teak oil. How cold can it be? We are having a warm spell in North Dakota- today about 60 degrees F, but it will get back into the 40's by saturday and high 30's by Monday when I can actually get out to the boat. Too cold for teak oil?

Thanks for advice. Hope this isn't off topic, Frank.

Tom
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 :  22:22:49  Show Profile
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Too cold for teak oil?
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What does the label say?

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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triley
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Response Posted - 11/08/2002 :  17:15:28  Show Profile
Label? You mean we're supposed to look at the label?

Tom
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 11/10/2002 :  19:16:49  Show Profile
Tom - remember the old adage "if all else fails, read directions!"<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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triley
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Response Posted - 11/10/2002 :  21:55:56  Show Profile
The label was lots of help. It said not to apply in extreme heat or extreme cold. Now, for someone in North Dakota, extreme cold can mean something completely different than it does in, let's say, Connecticut! So much for directions!
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