The gentleman claimed it lasted as long as varnish and of course is much
easier to apply.

John Cairns

"katysails" wrote in message
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Must be nice when it's super humid and someone sits on it with white
shorts...

"John Cairns" wrote in message
om...
Heard a new one in Virgin Gorda, gentleman was applying stain only.

John Cairns


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
news:w%iXd.9210$ZO2.3913@edtnps84...
Since it's approaching... well okay it's at least a month and a half
away for some of us... time to consider what approach to use on the
vessel's wood trim this year, I thought I would start the annual ASA
wood treatment thread.

There are those who use Varnish, those who use Cetol, those who use Tung
Oil and some of you that use your own secret recipe.

What is your preferred method and how do you apply the finish?

To start of... I have used varnish, and wasn't convinced that the work
to produce such luster was worth the effort of application for one
season of duration. I've even tried cetol and was not impressed with
the results on both occasions. For years I simply used Teak Oil or Tung
Oil and kept a kit aboard for touch ups as required. It's easy to apply
and clean up is no problem. The woodwork shows a nice colour and retains
it's texture. Last season I applied teak oil and let it dry before
applying a coat of clear Behr deck waterproofing, UV inhibitor sealant.
It seemed to work since I had no reason to reapply further teak oil all
season. Yet this year I noticed some greying of the teak... so here I go
again. What should I use this year? Should I just give up and try
another Varnish or let the teak go grey?

CM