Re: Refinishing wood beanch seats on a 1972 Starcraft
I recently just finished restoring an older boat with plenty of teak on it, but I didnt go the teak oil route, didnt turn out quite dark enough for me since the wood was older and needed a complete restoration.This technique was taught to me by an old master shipwright. Your wood will turn out beautiful if you follow these steps, its time consuming but worth it!
1. Sand with desired grit (depending on condition of wood) then final sand with 220 grit paper. Wipe with cloth.
2. Wipe with cloth dampened with Acetone.
3. Apply varnish 50/50 mixture with varnish thinner.
4. Wait 3 days to dry -DO NOT SAND!
5. Apply straight varnish
6. Wait 3 days to dry-sand VERY LIGHTLY note: if gummy balls form-STOP-varnish is not dry. Wait another day.
7. Sand very lightly-wipe powder with cloth.
8. Apply another coat of varnish
9. Sand very lightly-wipe down with ACETONE
10. Apply final varnish 50/50 mixture
Put remaining varnish into one or more smaller jars with tight fitting lids
NEVER PUT YOUR BRUSH INTO THE CAN OF VARNISH-POUR VARNISH INTO WIDE MOUTH GLASS JAR WHEN APPLYING.
The varnish and thinner I prefer are Epifanes Clear Varnish and Epifanes Brush Thinner, but if you go to your local sailboat /yacht store, they will have a suitable replacement. Note: You will not be able to get the correct varnish / and or thinner at your local hardware store/canadian tire/home depot. Go to your local sailboat store. Hope this helps you all, Happy Boating!!
