Teakwood

5jason5

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I have teakwood that is gray. What are the pros and cons of using teak oil and which type is best.
 

JB

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Re: Teakwood

Moving to Boats
 

quinnf

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Re: Teakwood

Keeping teak looking good is a problem with no easy solution. I've maintained several large sailboats in southern California, and I've oiled and varnished. Neither lasts very long, but oiling is perhaps more forgiving. Beware purveyors of anything that purports to be the "solution" to teak maintenance. I've used them all and none are as good as varnishing or oiling with a good teak oil (not Watco!). Make sure you start with clean wood. Once it begins to turn gray, the gray will turn black once oil has been applied. One old timer many years ago advised me to paint it white. I'm beginning to think he was right!
 
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