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Eisboch

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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wrote:
I am refininshing a teak wood swim platform on an older boat. It is
the first time I have done this. I read that I should strip the old
varnish, sand down the gray wood, and refinish, basically. But should
I oil the teak or put more varnish on it? It is out of the water except
for a few hours a week when I am actually on the water. Thanks for the
benefit of anyone's experience.

Boaters will disagree on many aspects of refinishing brightwork. Some
swear by oil
and others by varnish.

I've yet to see a varnish on teak that holds up long term other than on
brightwork that is not constantly exposed to salt water. The popular
Sikkens Cetol produces a phony orange color that takes away from the natural
beauty of teak.

I'd go with the oil.

Eisboch