Teak

[joey]

I use the clear. I would say again do it in the shade and keep the coats thin, it will run and get little bubbles if you try to put on too much .Always go from dry to wet and put on a bunch of coats,I'd say 10 and forget about clear coating with the AwlGrip.If you mix up more than you need for a coat and you plan to keep at it that day,put the unused in the fridge until your ready for the next coat.That will slow the kick time and extend your pot life,just warm it in the sun to get it easy to apply again.Don't worry about little runs and screw up's at first,build up a good base of varnish,then sand and fair out any mistakes before the final coat or two.
Jump on in there and get'er done,you will be very pleased with the result and very satisfied that you did it yourself!

[gofastsandman]

TODDS LURES RULES!!!!! Unobtanium obtained! I now have in my humble little hands a beautiful dash and glove box w trim. AND the plexi doors /frame w trim for the bottom of the console.
Thanks for the transport 65 Bowrider!

The junk I had in there was a homemade ply affair that was being held up by 2 screws. One good wave and the whole thing would`ve come down w my gauges and radio.....Why do people do things like this? Glad I kept digging. Like Papa said , you`re never too old for a shovel.

Well, I had almost finished sanding the splashwell , but now I think I`ll get going on the dash!

I`ve been dry for 6 wks now and I`m worried about the fuel. 3/4 full , and run every other week to keep the carbs happy. If I can redo the dash and get the console down , I can slash her and burn the old gas up. Then I can continue. Can I add Stabil to the fuel now and take the trailer round the block or do I need to burn that gas up soon? Off to B.O.W. for beauty supplies!
Thx Joey, Bushwacker, GSF, and all.
GFS

[gofastsandman]

Bushwacker can you PM me your phone # please.
Thx,
Gfs

[gofastsandman]

I bought some 1x3 4 square teak for my permanent pads for my leaning post From Jeff @ nautical specialties 1 mo. ago.
Thought , It`s not just for breakfast anymore!
He was redoing a 26 Blackfin combi and his joiner work was 1st class. Luckily he was at the shop over by CrackerBoy. We discussed pros and cons. 1 part Epifanes it is. What pushed me over the fence? Never having to strip it ever again? Scuff, recoat , enjoy!
Bushwacker, do you ever get tired of ALWAYS being correct?
Wish I knew half of what you`ve forgotten!

The Epifanes site has all the info this rookie will ever need. Take a peek. I highly recommend it. Just back from B.O.W. <60 clams for 1 qt. and thinner.

Hi Ho Hi Ho....,
GFS

[gofastsandman]

How long can I expect to go between complete striping if I take care of the Epifanes? Perpetually?

I know I`ll get some dings.
Can you spot those?

Would a West base help in the longevity dept.,or cause faster strip intervals?

Now I have to ask myself a question. Self, why are you
doing teak when you`re supposed to be putting your boat back together?

Well self, what was the first thing you did as a child when you got new or new to you toys?

Well ,I ah, ah,took it apart and went to my parts bin to find a bigger motor , better gear ratio, or something, anything to make it better, lighter , stronger , and faster of course.

New toys! Who can resist?

Thx,
GFS

mmmmm toys

[Miles Offshore]

i really got to the point where i like neither cetol nor oiling teak. i never really cared for the cetol look and although i like the way the oiled teak looks it sucks up dirt way to fast and is a real pain in the ass to maintain. I have gone the way a lot of the mid-atlantic custom boats do their teak. I aquired this method from a friend on another board and its my favorite. I do this procedure maybe 3 times a year.
1) wet the teak
2) using 50/50 mix of ammonia and water lightly brush the teak across the grain with the mixture.
3) let sit for approx 5 minutes.
4) rinse it off well.
5) now brush in some starbright teak brightener with the grain and let it sit for 5 minutes or so. (keep wood wet).
6) rinse it off and you are done.

[joey]

Craig, I know that formula well!That's how I kept the cockpit and the covering boards on the Jenna Mae,it gives it that nice "blond" look.My broker had me oil it to show,which darkened it up,and looked Ok,but I really like the blond color.I use to buy Sudsy Ammonia at Publix and cut it in half with water and fire it on there every other trip or so when we were cleaning the cockpit.