On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:59:39 -0800, RW Salnick
wrote:

I am seeking the wisdom of the group here...

I had occasion to strip the varnish off of our shower grate. When I had
it down to bare wood, it looked pretty good. Although it was finished
from the factory, I now wonder if that was only the request of the first
owner. The grate in the cockpit is bare wood, and it looks good...

What is the wisdom he Should I leave it bare, or should I re-varnish it?

How about a coat of Cetol?

Won't look as good as unvarnished in the short term, but maybe better
in the long term.

I'd have thought that soap will strip out the oils in the surface of
the teak over time. If the wood remains damp it might get mouldy and
discoloured.

cheers,
Pete.