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jerlim
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2014 : 11:26:47

Spent the w/e sanding and applying Cetol to the exterior teak, and am pleased with the results - EXCEPT - inspite of my best efforts to tape and mask, there is a small amount of drips and spatter.

Any suggestions for cleaning off the drips and drops?

Many thanks,
JL

Jerry

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/10/2014 : 18:51:22

White Out? Seriously tho, haven't figured that one out yet…

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 06/10/2014 : 19:06:05

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/10/2014 : 19:10:02

The MSDS for Cetol calls out naptha & mineral spirits as solvents. You might start with mineral spirits first, and if that doesn't cut it, move up to naptha.

http://www.perfectwoodstains.ca/CA/en/PDF/cetol1-005.pdf

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 06/10/2014 : 20:27:13

The sooner the better - the longer it cures, the harder it will be to remove.

If it's fully cured, you'll never dissolve it and you need to try to soften it. For that, MEK might be your best bet.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 06/11/2014 : 03:27:44

For some Cetol splatter, a fingernail does the trick. Probably best to treat the wood trim by removing it from the boat first but like you, I use Cetol with wood trim in place. I cover the surrounding 1" adjacent area with painter's masking tape and only apply Cetol when it is calm or very little wind present. The hatch boards, probably best to do that off the boat but I usually do it onboard laying out the boards straddling the cockpit after first covering the seats well past the hatch boards with masking tape. Utilizing a narrow brush will also minimize splatters. I use the epoxy brushes that West Marine sells - It's the brushes that come 10 or 12 in a plastic bag and are perhaps 1/4"-1/2" wide. The hatch boards are perhaps the only wood that I may use a larger brush.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 06/15/2014 : 16:49:32

Many thanks to all for your comments and direction.

I learned that the best product for cleaning up the splatters/spills was the "Special Thinner 216"....I should have had this from the beginning of the project and cleaned as I went along...I spent the $$$ on it anyway, and would have spent far less time on the clean up if I had the product available while working and cleaned as I went along...

..."Too soon we grow old and too late smart"...

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/15/2014 : 17:28:27

The MSDS for 216 states that it's benzene & xylene, personally I'd rather work with mineral spirits and naphtha (well mineral spirits anyway). Solvents kind of scare me after being occupationally exposed to MEK quite some time ago. I use acetone & alcohol, but I limit my exposure to them as they're the most common solvents I use when I'm doing woodworking. I have xylene, benzene, MEK, Japan thinner, and other proprietary solvents, etc, but rarely use them, and I'm gloved up and masked when I do.

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Response Posted - 06/18/2014 : 07:49:01

Wow! First, I thought benzene was outlawed due to its toxicity and tendency to pollute ground (brownfields) and groundwater. After doing a bit of reading, it's still around and used in manufacturing, painting and cleaning services. Xylene, which shows up alongside articles on toluene (airplane glue), is another hazardous chemical. Again, surprised its still allowed.
Great solvents and cleaners but horrible for your health. And if there's still the possibility of long term exposure, that's criminal.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/18/2014 : 08:57:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Voyager
 Wow! First, I thought benzene was outlawed due to its toxicity and tendency to pollute ground (brownfields) and groundwater. After doing a bit of reading, it's still around and used in manufacturing, painting and cleaning services. Xylene, which shows up alongside articles on toluene (airplane glue), is another hazardous chemical. Again, surprised its still allowed.
Great solvents and cleaners but horrible for your health. And if there's still the possibility of long term exposure, that's criminal.
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http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-History-War-Cancer/dp/0465015689/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403106724&sr=8-1&keywords=cancer+secrets

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/19/2014 : 06:04:45

OJ
Thanks for the wake-up call. Since this is not a political forum I'll keep my comments in check, but a real eye opener!
Like it says on the can "Always read and follow safety precautions".

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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/19/2014 : 11:16:46

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Voyager
 OJ
Like it says on the can "Always read and follow safety precautions".
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I didn't read that part

You might be shocked to see who is referenced in one of the latter chapters.

Indeed, man's inhumanity to man . . .

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/19/2014 : 13:46:02

Um, who? Al Gore?

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