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SCD
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Initially Posted - 11/10/2001 :  20:02:17  Show Profile
One of the fall/winter/sping projects with ESSAYONS is redoing the teak. I'm planning on using CETOL & I'm not sure what level of finish to bring the teak to before the CETOL is applied. Any suggestions on what number sandpaper grit to go to ?? I love the
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 :  09:19:09  Show Profile
I have been restoring the teak on "Freya" both inside and out, so maybe I can help.

I had a BIG problem with the outside teak 'cause the previous owner covered it with BLACK laquer and marine spar varnish (a sin in my opinion!). I had hell getting the
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William
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  20:41:20  Show Profile
I agree with Buzz comments on Cetol and the interior. I installed Cetol on all exterior surfaces over two years ago and am very satisfied with the results. I also used the two part cleaner, sanded the wood almost smooth, then used a solvent to remove an
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kenobie51
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Response Posted - 11/16/2001 :  08:21:04  Show Profile
William,
Could you comment on your choice to use pine vs oak restorer?
I am considering doing the interior this winter. I am settled on using Howards, but not sure about the color.
Thanks,
Larry Knobel, C25,#1657
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Response Posted - 11/16/2001 :  10:33:11  Show Profile
Hi Larry,

Restore-A-Finish comes in about eight or so different wood color tones. The hardware store loaned me a series of color chips (each wood, about 2"x2") stained with the various finishes available. I took these out to the boat and held each up
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William
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Response Posted - 11/16/2001 :  23:39:59  Show Profile
KENOBIE51:
Specifically I used Howard's "Maple-Pine". I had the same question when Ken Cave suggested using this product but it was a very close match the the teak interior. The best part of using Howards is there was no sanding or heavy cleaning. Jus
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