Sounds like my boat, when I bought it.

Someone recommended Methyl Hydrate followed by Murphy's Oil Cleaner (Similar
to Mr. Clean).

I cleaned theh whole interior with great results. No darkening of the
veneer. It's a messy job but well worth it.

Cheers

Matt
"Richard Black" wrote in message
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Hi all,
I wondering if any of you have ever had to remove teak oil from
interior veneers. I recently bought a Sceptre 41 with an oiled
interior. Much of it is in good shape and I will be able to varnish
right over the oil. However, some parts have experienced local
staining and water spots. In those areas, I need to get back to the
wood for some localized bleaching before starting to build varnish
coats.
The veneer is so thin that I am reluctant to use stripper and a hook
scraper as I would have on exterior solid teak. I don't think the oil
is thick enough to respond to a heat gun. I could try acetone or MEK
with a scrubber, I suppose. After I get the old oil off and bleach as
needed, the veneer is thick enough for one light sanding with 220
before the varnish goes on.

But maybe one of you has already been down this path?

Best regards to all,
Richard Black
S/V Saeta