Poquito Loco wrote:
On Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:16:48 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/28/2014 11:35 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 4/28/14, 9:55 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:



I liked the Navigator because it was low maintenance and wood-free on
the exterior. But, it was *too* white. I had the cockpit deck and
gunnels done in "Flexiteek". It looks great, easy to keep clean and is
durable and UV resistant. Only problem with it is unlike the white
decking, it tended to get hot to walk on in bare feet during the hottest
days of the summer.

http://www.flexiteek.com/




We had the upper and lower exterior decks done in that product. It
washes off nicely, and so far it hasn't faded, as far as I can tell.
They do get warm, but I usually am wearing boat sandals.

I see your 7th grade mentality Florida buddy is still trying and
failing, and he has adopted as his sidekick PsychoScotty. Perfect pairing.


It was on the Navigator for several years and never showed any
indication of fading. I don't think it can. the color is impregnated
though the material. Every couple of years I had it sanded ... just
like wood ... and it looked brand new again.
Nice thing though is no oiling or varnishing the gunnels.

I have some friends who just bought and commissioned a used 33' sailboat
with teak decks. They are brand new to boating and are spending hours
preparing for launch. They knew about the Grand Banks we had that also
had teak decks and asked what I used to clean them. I told them about
the powered dishwashing detergent called "Electasol" that I had heard
about and used on the decks. Stuff is fantastic. Wet the deck,
sprinkle some Electrasol on it and scrub with a scrub brush. It really
doesn't take a lot of effort. Electrasol has just the right amount of
bleach or something in it that makes the teak look brand spanking new
when it dries.

They went off looking for it and couldn't find it. I checked and it's
still available but is now called "Finish".



So what would be your recommendation for refinishing an oak front door.
It must be done in a day, or
I'll have to sleep on the porch with a shotgun.

Polyurethane. Some have UV inhibitors.