ChrisS
Member III
Starting with the teak frame hatches, which I have dissasembled, sanded, epoxied the joints, and put back together with new lenses, I am going to start varnishing the exterior teak, which has gone grey. I'd like to use a traditional varnish, since the boats that use Cetol in my marina show yellowing. Ideally, I figure if I get a good base, I can add a few coats during the year to keep it up.
What's a good choice for an all around varnish in terms of appearance and durability? In terms of drying times and number of coats, it seems like there are a couple tiers, Epifanes taking 24 hours between coats with 7-8 coats to bare wood, and then Petit and Interlux requiring less drying time and a couple fewer coats.
The WM guy was pushing something called "Wood Pro Plus" which isn't a varnish but a "finish," doesn't require sanding between coats, and dries quickly. I can't find anyone who has used it, nor have I seen the finish on any samples, so I'm a bit dubious.
What's a good choice for an all around varnish in terms of appearance and durability? In terms of drying times and number of coats, it seems like there are a couple tiers, Epifanes taking 24 hours between coats with 7-8 coats to bare wood, and then Petit and Interlux requiring less drying time and a couple fewer coats.
The WM guy was pushing something called "Wood Pro Plus" which isn't a varnish but a "finish," doesn't require sanding between coats, and dries quickly. I can't find anyone who has used it, nor have I seen the finish on any samples, so I'm a bit dubious.