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Danielle
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Initially Posted - 01/23/2002 :  18:51:21  Show Profile
I can't decide to go with oil or varnish on the interior. Anyone have any good arguements for one or the other? I like the oiled look but it requires more work more often. Opinions please....
Danielle
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Jeff
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Response Posted - 01/23/2002 :  19:17:38  Show Profile
I'm happy with Sea Fin Teak oil on the interior.

I tried using oil on the exterior as well for the first few years we had the boat, but it didn't hold up and so I've moved on to West Marine's Wood-Pro.

On the interior the oil has held up well. I
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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 01/23/2002 :  19:27:41  Show Profile
Danielle,

go to top of page, click search, then enter "teak", scroll down to "refinishing teak" and read the posts. many say not to use either oil or varnish.

Rick Heaverly
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SCD
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Response Posted - 01/23/2002 :  20:21:22  Show Profile
If the interior is in resonably good shape to begin with, go with oil. CETOL on the exterior; great stuff, good UV resistant qualities & is real easy to work with.

Steve/Jenny, ESSAYONS
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  01:14:22  Show Profile
Danielle - we had a thread of posts on this very subject a while back. Ken Cave sold us all on a product called Howard's Restor-a-Finish. I've used it and it is MARVELOUS (smells good too!) <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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MattL
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  02:59:47  Show Profile
I have been varnishing something or the other since the mid 70's. I'll tell you what, even if you have to oil more often it is a heck of a lot easier. hit it with a little cleaner then spread it on vs. cleaning sanding, varnishing, sanding, varnishing,
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tinob
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  09:03:00  Show Profile
Danielle,

I also used the Howards product introduced by Ken Cave and seconded by Derek. Works great, is easy to apply( lots of fresh air required)costs about $8 a can. I used it around the house to spruce up the oak thingies. It requires no prepara
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c25sailor
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  09:06:28  Show Profile
In restoring my interior, I stripped the teak and just used teak oil. Ever since, we wipe it down 1-2 times a year with lemon or orange oil. These citrus oils have a pleasant smell and keep the teak looking great.

Ed Jakubas
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OJ
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  09:37:36  Show Profile
Great post by Matt L! lol I'm not sure that I've ever seen a "marine grade" varnish.
The selection of viable products for the interior teak is certainly broad. As a test, I coated OJ's galley drawers with Cetol four seasons ago and they still look grea
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Jeff
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  14:51:41  Show Profile
One thing that none of us have touched upon (but is obvious by the wide range of what we have to say) is that how you finish your teak is a very personal decision. On many levels. Your particular asthetic values. Your skill level with a paint brush, sa
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John Bixby
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  16:48:06  Show Profile
I varnished my interior with 3 coats of marine spar and used Cetol on the exterior teak. Very happy with both.
john on MS ACHSA
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Shelby
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  19:04:58  Show Profile
I've used Cetol on the interior and exterior...I think it looks good and was not that hard to apply.

Shelby on "Third S" C25 #3208 SKSR

PS. engine is finally fixed. now we can go sailing.
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  19:39:19  Show Profile
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Doug
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  20:38:52  Show Profile
We have Cetol outside. I always thought it made the wood look "plasticy," but it's tough, weather resistant, and easy to touch up. Inside gets teak oil once a year or so. Love the look and feel of oiled wood.

Doug - #1913 Noeta
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frich
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Response Posted - 01/24/2002 :  21:39:05  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
Danielle

I stated in an earlier thread that I used a water base teak oil from West Marine that had a coconut scent. It went on easy with a fom brush and (2) coats did the trick. I especially liked that i did not have to be particuarly careful around t
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n5lfy
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Response Posted - 01/25/2002 :  14:47:39  Show Profile  Visit n5lfy's Homepage
West Marine Wood-Pro (generic Cetol) on both exterior and interior.

For the interior, the trick is to sand the wood with #1 steel wool in between coats 1 & 2 and then rub with #0000 steel wool between coats 2 & 3. Then apply coat 3 as thin as you can.
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