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Initially Posted - 10/01/2001 : 15:34:05

A while ago I saw a posting that recommended some liquid finish that you could apply to the interior teak to give it a renewed finish. I was going to go into the archives but cannot now. Does anyone have any recommendations.
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Roge

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Response Posted - 10/01/2001 : 15:44:28

I think the liquid you are thinking of is Howards' recommended by Ken Cave (I haven't used it). Here is the link.

http://www.howardproducts.com/

BTW the archives of the c25/c250 posts on Trailor Sailor still exist. I just tried them and all the post

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Response Posted - 10/01/2001 : 16:30:57

Thanks John

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Response Posted - 10/01/2001 : 19:28:39

Ive seen the inside of Kens boat and beleve me it looks wonderfull. If ken recomends it it works.

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Response Posted - 10/02/2001 : 11:09:31

It's called "Restor-A-Finish" and comes in several different "shades". I used it (on Ken's recommendation) on the interior of "This Side Up" and it looks (& smells!) wonderful.
(Thanks Ken)
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Response Posted - 10/02/2001 : 14:29:38

Hi Roger,

I think that you may be referring to Howards Restore-A-Finish, a product that ken Cave recommended. I tried it and it did a fantastic job on the boats interior. Also used it in the house with the same results. Val on " CALISTA " # 3936

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Response Posted - 10/02/2001 : 15:26:44

Val: Which color?

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK in CT

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Response Posted - 10/03/2001 : 06:56:12

Restor-A-Finish...Where is it available?
Also, has anyone seen a product called "Perma-Teak", I haven't seen it on the shelf in NJ for about 2-3 years, i'm wondering if it is a EPA issue, is it available in othe states or is it off the market?

Robin

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Response Posted - 10/03/2001 : 08:45:07

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Val: Which color?

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Response Posted - 10/03/2001 : 16:04:20

Robin T - if you go to the web site listed above, you can find the distributor closest to you (the factory does not sell direct).
Also, IMHO Cetol is a better product than Perma-Teak - it lasts longer (at least in the Texas sun) and can be touched up, wh

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Response Posted - 10/04/2001 : 07:18:39

Derek,

Thanks

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Response Posted - 10/04/2001 : 09:08:42

Derek,

I read the informatin on Restore-A-Shine, I think I'll try it for the interior. However I'm still looking for Perma-Teak, it has worked well for me. If anyone knows where to get it, PLEASE let me know.

Robin T
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Response Posted - 10/04/2001 : 10:21:46

BTW, I've asked around at several boat shows, and almost all of the finished brightwork you see (on Sabres, Island Packets, Tartans, etc.) is Cetol.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK in CT

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Response Posted - 10/13/2001 : 14:08:37

I've used Cetol and varnish. Will stick with Cetol. Last longer and doesn't require as much work to refinish. Derek is right, the Gulf Coast is tough on exterior finishes. I varnished the interior and am very pleased with that.
Also, found a product tha

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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 20:12:32

I used Cetol on my interior teak 3 or 4 seasons ago and it still looks great.

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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 22:44:38

Hey guys!

I am the guru of Restor a Finish, and when in Real Estate in my former life, I made a ton of money with this stuff, as I could restore a set of kitchen cabinets in about a half an hour, saving the owners money that they could pay me as a com

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Response Posted - 10/27/2001 : 11:26:51

I followed Ken's advice last year and tried Restor a Finish (available from a local hardware store) on my interior woodwork. The results were fantastic! If I recall correctly, I think I worked a total of about four hours on the project, including a coup

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Response Posted - 10/27/2001 : 15:34:01

I used Cetol on my C25 and it does look good. Hope it last a couple of seasons, although it was not much work putting on. I'm about ready to attack the teak on the outside of the boat...this doesn't look like much fun at all, got some big time sanding ah

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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 09:29:16

Shelby,
No sanding is needed if you use Teak-A. It's a two part system. Brush on and wash off. Works great! You can get it at most marine stores.

Rick Heaverly

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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 14:21:01

Rick, Thanks...going to WM today so I will take a look. Anything to make the process a little easier.

Shelby on "Third S" 82 SKSR

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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 07:34:36

Shelby

I just finished my interior, I used coconut scented teak oil i purchased at west marine. What i especially liked was it being a water based mixture so if some spilled on the fiberglass it did not stain & was easily cleaned. It brought the teak

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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 22:13:51

while we're on the subject... I decided to try my hand at refinishing the "brightwork"... (weird name that, what do we call the stainless and brass now?).. anyway, when I pulled off some of the trim around the companion way, I saw that the factory (I assu

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Response Posted - 10/30/2001 : 08:25:28

Sam,
Use Life-Calk. BoatUS has it for $12 for a 10oz cartidge.

Rick Heaverly

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