[Rhodes22-list] Armada on the Teack, Spar Varnish on the Tiller

[John Tonjes]

Bob?
Kathy gets several years out of it? How does this work? Please fill me in
because my Admiral makes all the lowers do the work.

Rummy

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Robert Quinn
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 5:24 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Armada on the Teack, Spar Varnish on the Tiller


Rummy:  We use a product call Armada.  It does quite well down here in the
Florida sun.  Kathy gets several years out of it.  It comes in several
different gloss levels.

I use Ace Hardware's Spar Varnish on the tiller with good results, although
I do keep it covered when we are not out on the boat.

Bob and Kathy on the "NoKaOi"


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Tonjes" <johntonjes@earthlink.net>
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Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 1:07 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] True confessions........topic: woodwork.


About two years ago we were all discussing our different methods of taking
care of the teak trim and our favorite brands. Some used the traditional
teak oil method while others opted for the cetol. I on the other hand chose
to use the WM version of cetol in gloss. I am happy to report that the
product is a complete bust. After carefully preparing the wood I applied
three layers with tender loving care. In less than a year more than 50% of
the product had come off and needed refinishing, but being one that would
rather sail than work on the boat I waited another year. I have sanded back
down to the original teak and this year I'm putting four coats of Spar
Varnish on it. Last year I replaced the kick plate in the cockpit with a
piece of teak that I finished with varnish and after one year it looks
great. I know everyone says not to varnish teak, but it looks great and so
far has held up very well. The varnish I am using has ten times the UV
protection that standard varnish has, so that might explain why it's holding
up. I was just wondering how the other products are doing that were used?

Rummy


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