Re: Teak oil or Varnish ???
I us a product on teak called teak guard it holds up very well, looks great and lasts like iron. On the areas of the boat that are exposed to the wheather i only have to touch it up now and again, in the nonexposed areas im on my third season and looks as good as when i put it on. the reason teak turns gray is the oil in the wood oxidizes the black streaks are mold... varish looks great, but as soon as its chiped and water gets behind it your finish is ruined. teak oil looks great also, if you want to oil your life away. The teak guard does not seal the wood it is a sun block for the wood so it does not oxidize, and if it gets wet no problem when it dries it looks as good as before...look it up on the web. i've used it on my owen boats for over five years now and i love the stuff. I've put it on friends boats and they cant beleive how good it looks and lasts....try it you'll like it.... peace..