My indoor project over the
winter of 2007-08
was to remove and refinish all the teak trim. After sanding down
to bare teak, I applied numerous coats of Sikkens Cetol Marine
Natural Teak finish. Besides needing refinishing since I'd last
removed, sanded, and applied teak oil over the
winter of 2002-03,
I'd heard a lot of good things about using a Cetol finish for
durability. I'm gratified to report after one year, so far so
good. The finish still looks splendid!
There were a few spots where
the finish had acquired a few minor dings and scratches, not
unexpected from use. Those I carefully touched up primarily to
seal the wood from further weathering. They came out almost
unnoticeable. While cleaning and waxing the boat, I rubbed on a
coat of wax over all the teak.
The trim looks as good after a
year's use as it did freshly applied last spring.
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