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causewayskiier
11-21-2006, 10:23 AM
In the past to clean up my swim platform I have done the 3 step process of cleaning, brightning, and re-teaking(oil) the platform. Has anyone used a pressure washer for cleaning then go straight to oiling? It seems like that would be much easier.
TMCNo1
11-21-2006, 11:17 AM
I would probably work ok. Some people on here has used that method, but you could still benefit from spraying it down good with bleach and a biodegradable cleaner to thoroughly remove all debris in/on the teak grain prior to pressure washing.
G-man
11-21-2006, 11:39 AM
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TMCNo1
11-21-2006, 11:46 AM
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shepherd
11-21-2006, 01:39 PM
Refer to this article written by an old friend of mine.
http://207.170.215.108/eMarketing/Campaign/TemplateBlankRun.aspx?PageId=81546a8d-fd78-4bea-9d59-ffa7f47788ec&OrgId=1&ConId=5919
There is always a quicker way to do this but not a better way
That sure is a lot of sanding. I hate sanding. But I'm sure the results are worth it. Maybe next spring... :rolleyes:
When my father visited a few months back, he used Pine Sol to scrub my swim platform clean. Says he learned the trick from some guy at a marina. Worked just as good as any teak cleaner I've used, but at 1/4 the cost.
TMCNo1
11-21-2006, 03:30 PM
That sure is a lot of sanding. I hate sanding. But I'm sure the results are worth it. Maybe next spring... :rolleyes:
When my father visited a few months back, he used Pine Sol to scrub my swim platform clean. Says he learned the trick from some guy at a marina. Worked just as good as any teak cleaner I've used, but at 1/4 the cost.
Toilet bowel cleaner works just as well too, think about it, it's on the rear of the boat! Clorox Toilet Wand is a option and you won't have to get your hands wet.
I started work on my swim platform about a week ago. It was in pretty bad shape, I had to dis-assemble it and use stripper as it had some sort of brown stain applied at some time in it's life. Here is a pic showing some of the stain and mildew. Looks hopeless, but teak is a terrible thing to waste.
Dis-assembled on my workbench. I tried to keep track of where the pieces came from.
Got it all stripped, sanded, and assembled. Washed it down with teak brightener, dry and ready for teak oil. I'm going to deep fry a couple of turkey's while I apply the teak oil. Multitasking!
First coat is soaking in.
Time to carve.
It's low 60's here in Indiana today. I'm sure someone's out on the water, but my boat is torn apart.
east tx skier
11-26-2006, 10:09 PM
Looks great (all of it).
JKTX21
11-26-2006, 10:30 PM
That's some good looking teak.
shepherd
11-26-2006, 10:48 PM
Great job Mash! The teak looks great. Looks like quite the project. Congrats.
rstitson
11-27-2006, 11:59 PM
Just a beautiful job, congrats. It amazing how good refurbished wood can look. Did you glue or is it a dry assembly?
etakk7
11-28-2006, 12:33 AM
what kind of teak oil did you use?
dapicatti
11-28-2006, 01:39 AM
That teak looks great! Makes me want to work on mine as soon as it warms up around her (23 degrees tonight).
jimmer2880
11-28-2006, 06:18 AM
Nice work. I'm sure you're glad you decided to disassemble & sand. It looks like it was a lot of work, but she sure is beautiful!
Slinkyredfoot
11-28-2006, 06:48 AM
A pressure washer works great, just do not get the nozzle to close to the wood or it will raise the grain. Let it dry in the sun for 24-48 hrs, then refinish it with teak oil. You should be happy with the results.
SkiDog
11-28-2006, 09:19 AM
Want a great teak product that will last for up to a year without fading or needing touching up? Check out www.shieldproducts.com. I used there teak shield on my last Prostar and I swear by this product! Also, my boat was used in salt water most of the time. I didn't have to refinish for a whole year!
TMCNo1
11-28-2006, 02:09 PM
Want a great teak product that will last for up to a year without fading or needing touching up? Check out www.shieldproducts.com. I used there teak shield on my last Prostar and I swear by this product! Also, my boat was used in salt water most of the time. I didn't have to refinish for a whole year!
What do you know about Teak?:D :rolleyes: 8p
SkiDog
11-28-2006, 04:25 PM
What do you know about Teak?:D :rolleyes: 8p
Are you kidding me? I knew about teaking when teaking wasn't cool!
Teak Oil - HUH!
trickskier
11-28-2006, 08:02 PM
EXTREMELY NICE JOB!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!