cleaning teak

[yankytuna]

I used a west marine, Teac cleaner on some of the teac around the fold down table. I was amazed at what was under all that crud. That stuff really works:smt038

 

[AntVinTas]

Indeed, I use the West Marine stuff as well. The teak cleaner and teak oil.
I use a very light sand paper and sand it down a bit smooth, use the cleaner and then teak oil...comes out looking great!
When it's time to prepare the boat to go back in the water (after the winter), I've used my power washer for the exterior teak, and that does a great job of getting the layers of old teak oil off..I was amazed at how clean the wood came the first time I did that.

My interior wood is in great shape, so all I do is just give it a quick light coat to shine it up.

 

[UPfreebird]

West Marine Teak cleaner eh?

I'm a new boat owner that just picked up a 1976 Searay SRV200 Sunrunner.
There is a lot of Teak wood on this boat.
The wood is in great shape, but the teak definitely needs to be refinished.
And I was wondering how to go about doing that or what to buy for it.

West Marine Teak Cleaner is probably what I should use.
Rough cost on cleaner and oil??

 

[kybishop]

Indeed, I use the West Marine stuff as well. The teak cleaner and teak oil.
I use a very light sand paper and sand it down a bit smooth, use the cleaner and then teak oil...comes out looking great!
When it's time to prepare the boat to go back in the water (after the winter), I've used my power washer for the exterior teak, and that does a great job of getting the layers of old teak oil off..I was amazed at how clean the wood came the first time I did that.

My interior wood is in great shape, so all I do is just give it a quick light coat to shine it up.

Ah yes, it is refreshing to see a fellow oiler. We teak oilers are few and far between but I think the teak tends to look more natural for so much longer. The color is deeper and the surface is not compromised with wet feet (slippery).

 

[kybishop]

West Marine Teak cleaner eh?

I'm a new boat owner that just picked up a 1976 Searay SRV200 Sunrunner.
There is a lot of Teak wood on this boat.
The wood is in great shape, but the teak definitely needs to be refinished.
And I was wondering how to go about doing that or what to buy for it.

West Marine Teak Cleaner is probably what I should use.
Rough cost on cleaner and oil??

You will get a plethora of opinions on what to do with your teak other than oiling it. There are a few of us left that prefer to clean and oil it. It really requires little labor and can be done while enjoying a day out on the lake. No major prep, no major clean up or taking off of parts or taping things up or vast assortment of tools.

Starbrite makes some great products and I am currently using Starbrite's teak cleaner and teak oil. I have had great results with all of the Starbrite products I have used.

Good luck and enjoy your teak. It is one of the many details that you can really admire on these classics.

 

[UPfreebird]

I have way too much wood on this boat to not want to put in the time and investement to bring the luster back to it. I know newly refinished teak will look amazing. And most the wood trim pieces come off super easy. Rails around the boat, cup holders, cabin area, part of the floor, cabin hatch + railing, and the swim platform. Lots of wood, and it all needs to be cleaned up.

Tonights project however is to try and get the Bimini top up.
The boat came with one, but it's broke.
I believe just one of the poles broke where it meets another pole.
I should be able to collar it and fix the problem. Or at least bandaid the problem for now.

 

[rondds]

When I got this boat the teak was completely grey and unfinished. I used Te-ka (a 2 part cleaner) to get all the dirt out. I may have power washed it too - dont recall.

Then coated it with Cetol - 3 coats. Every other year I sand lightly and hit with another coat of Cetol. This is my 7th season with the boat and the system has worked well to maintain the finish. Some people like the oiled look - I prefer the "varnished" look, but it's all a matter of opinion.

This is a pic from last summer, which was a year of "non-treatment" of the teak.

 

[AntVinTas]

I dont recall the price, as I bought a few other things as well....But they do sell a "package" deal with the teak cleaner and teak oil together.

 

[AntVinTas]

Ron,
I also like the 'varnished' look. My father and grandfather used marine varnish on the old Lyman, and it looked amazing!
I'd like to try it on my stuff next season. We'll see??...

There's just so much of it on my boat...

 

[rondds]

Varnishing teak is tricky - the natural oils ultimately cause the varnish to flake and peel. If you decide to go with a varnish-type coating, I strongly recommend the Cetol products. They are specially formulated for teak and with proper maintenance, will last as advertised without disturbance of the finish.

 

[AntVinTas]

Yes, it is tricky....
If I do plan on using varnish, I would totally strip the teak (power wash), clean, sand down, ect....before the varnish.
I've seen (on other boats) the peeling effect, and wouldnt want that.
I'd have to do some research and see what the best plan of attack would be. But at the moment, I'm very happy with the way my teak comes out with the way I've been doing it. Adding a light coat hear and there from sun fade isnt a big deal for me.
I like the way yours looks in that picture! :thumbsup:

 

[rondds]

Thanks. Pictures always look wonderful - not as great if you could get really close - this year, with the touch up, looks better.

 

[Big Island Lifer]

I am a firm believer in using Cetol.

Here is my gunwall after sanding and after the 1st coat of cetol. I applied 2 more coats after this.


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[yankytuna]

:huh:I'm not sure how much I paid for the cleaner. They have a great online catalog. I used cleaner and a scrub brite pad on the really bad wood. My boat doesn't go in the water yet so I used Helmsman on the exterior wood till it's ready. Looks great.

West Marine Teak cleaner eh?

I'm a new boat owner that just picked up a 1976 Searay SRV200 Sunrunner.
There is a lot of Teak wood on this boat.
The wood is in great shape, but the teak definitely needs to be refinished.
And I was wondering how to go about doing that or what to buy for it.

West Marine Teak Cleaner is probably what I should use.
Rough cost on cleaner and oil??

 

[yankytuna]

How are you posting photos of your boats? I tried last night and got no where. I'm computer Stupid. I got the pics into my alblum but that's it. Man you guys have some great loking boats. I have a lot of work ahead of me

 

[JVM225]

I also used the Te-Ka part A and part B. They worked great and got the teak back to really nice shape. The only thing you need to do is keep the area really flushed with fresh water so the crap coming out of the teak doesn't stain the Gel Coat.
Once it was clean I had the choice to go with either oil or varnish. I opted for the Cetol natural finish. It has a nice natural look without the plastic feel of a heavy varnish, and I don't have to worry about keeping up with the oil. The last time I hit it with Cetol was two years ago. All I did was lightly sand and then put a fresh coat on top. I was looking at it again today and trying to find an excuse to do it again because its been two years. I could find a couple of very small spots, but overall it still looks great!
If you're as lazy as I am you might want to consider Cetol. Its a nice compromise between oil and a heavy varnish.

 

[speakrdude]

Let me ask you guys with the 80's models 300's that have teak all over the place.

Are you removing any of it the teak to clean and re-oil or are you using the two-part cleaner on it with it i place?
Looks like its gonna get real messy.

 

[Big Island Lifer]

You're gonna make a mess. You won't do any damage to the gel coat as long as you keep it rinsed with plenty of water and definitely keep it off the vinyl.




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[UPfreebird]

I will be taking most of my teak off when I redo them.
Most of them are being held in place by 2 or 3 Phillips Screws.

 

[rondds]

COPIOUS IRRIGATION! And plan on having to re-wax.

I'd love to remove the boards along the transom and the gunwhales b/c they're somewhat warped and could use being run through a planer. I'm too lazy to mess with all the plugs, though.