Problem with varnish is that if it is damaged, you have to redo at least one
new layer to have it blend in. If you are careful, a good varnish job can last
a long time, but eventually you will have to give it another top coat to keep it

looking pristine.

I spent some time recently browsing the shelves of a large marine chain recently

and found all the brands to look kind of watery looking. I am finishing off a
bottle
of Meguire's Teak Oil which imparts a golden color, but it seems to be too thin
with the actual oil. That translates into an application that won't last long
in the heat
of the sun. Seems like years ago, there were heavier teak oils on the market
that
lasted longer, but I haven't seen any lately in the stores.

Sherwin D.

Thomas Wentworth wrote:

If you use a teak oil and not a varnish ,,, I have done both, vanish does
look richer but oil can protect the wood and isn't that what this is all
about?

What teak oil product works the best.

How do you apply?

How often?