teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

reefrunner7

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The teak wood and trim on the boat has turned white from not being treated how can it be brought back to a good looking wood color?
 

cr2k

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

Mcguires makes a Teak Oil that works good. I get the golden teak oil, but I thin it comes in lighter or darker too.
 

Tahorover

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

It's a three step process. First you clean with an alkaline detergent. This will remove all the dirt and old finish. Step two is a acidic wash. This will remove all the oxidized wood. Oxidized teak is sliver or white in color. Step three is teak oil or teak finish.
 

smokeonthewater

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

my system may be all sorts of wrong BUT I pressure wash, dry, sand, and then go with a system of cleaner, brightener.... dry, sand again, and finally finish.... either teak oil or other more permanent finish
 

jdlough

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

my system may be all sorts of wrong BUT I pressure wash, dry, sand, and then go with a system of cleaner, brightener.... dry, sand again, and finally finish.... either teak oil or other more permanent finish

I just blast it with a pressure washer. Done. Protect the wood with the oil of your choice.
 

superbenk

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

I just blast it with a pressure washer. Done. Protect the wood with the oil of your choice.

my system may be all sorts of wrong BUT I pressure wash, dry, sand, and then go with a system of cleaner, brightener.... dry, sand again, and finally finish.... either teak oil or other more permanent finish

This is what I do. Worked great for me.

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reefrunner7

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

ok so no varnish or anything required then?
 

rockyrude

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Re: teak trim is white in color how to bring it back

Teak by nature is a very oily wood, no varnish/urethane will stick for very long. As others have said, teak oil is best just touch up as required.
 
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