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Phredde
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Initially Posted - 04/11/2005 :  20:45:04  Show Profile
After finally getting the bottom done, my topsides looked pretty bad. I've never invested a ton of time in keeping them clean, like the bumper sticker says: I'd rather be sailing. But they had gotten so filthy while in the yard, I borrowed an electric power washer and went to work. I could only do small parts at a time, so it took quite a while. But it sure beat scrubbing and the result looks great. When I used the p.w. on the teak, it really cleaned up and it also removed any remaining varnish. The teak looks much better, but I'm wondering how long it will last. I'm happy to leave them natural rather than spend time painting, etc. But will they last OK? Does anybody else use a power washer and have any advice?
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 04/11/2005 :  22:19:25  Show Profile
You will find that it has cleaned the wood up so well that its removed the summer wood from the grain lines. Your teak will look like the plastic wood grain with very prominent grain lines. The dirt will collect faster than ever. BTDT Dave
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Response Posted - 04/11/2005 :  23:10:16  Show Profile  Visit ddlyle's Homepage
By summer wood I think Dave means the softer part of the wood between the grain lines.
If it looks good you were probably lucky. I have seen a power washer literally cut into wood.

At the very least you should use teak oil on it to protect the wood.
Unprotected wood will deteriorate.
Others swear by cetol, others real varnish.
I like Cetol lite (lighter shade) with the cetol gloss on top of that.
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