Wood Trim Beautification.

[kenmyfam]

What does everybody find to be a long lasting procedure for keeping the woodwork "pretty" on their boats.
I seem to be doing it every season and some more exposed parts twice.
Is this normal ?? Just about to start the procedure again for the season and would like to try something better.
Thanks,
Ken.

 

[wire2]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

What does everybody find to be a long lasting procedure for keeping the woodwork "pretty" on their boats.
I seem to be doing it every season and some more exposed parts twice.
Is this normal ?? Just about to start the procedure again for the season and would like to try something better.
Thanks,
Ken.

I used to do the teak bits by sanding, then varnish, but as you say, it's a yearly job. Then I found a water base stuff called Perma Teak. It lasts 5+ years, applies with a brush, comes in different colors. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be available any more.

 

[Robert D]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

I think this is why old sailing ships had so many crew members....a non-stop job keeping the woodwork looking good and preserved!

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

I've done 3-4 coats of Spar Varnish with good results.

 

[Silver Heels]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

I'm a big Cetol fan myself. No, its not quit as pretty as varnish, and not as purist as teak oil, but it lasts a long, long time and is very forgiving to apply. Some swear by it, others swear at it. Me, I love the look of well-cared for brightwork but hate the maintenance that goes with it so its Cetol all the way. I think a lot of folks out there start out with varnish because it looks so nice. Then they realize the upkeep it takes. Soon it becomes neglected and nothing is uglier than a neglected varnish job.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

Guess I will be sanding and varnishing again. Going to put a lot of coats on this time and see how it lasts.

 

[Paulqmed]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

The only way I"ve maximised the life of my uv protected wood is to use a cover whenever the boats not in use ,whether on the trailer or at the dock.Doesn"t seem fair when you read the can and pay all that xtra money for what?I spend less on all those fancy uv claims and more on canvas ,but it really is worth it compared to sanding

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Wood Trim Beautification.

The only way I"ve maximised the life of my uv protected wood is to use a cover whenever the boats not in use ,whether on the trailer or at the dock.Doesn"t seem fair when you read the can and pay all that xtra money for what?I spend less on all those fancy uv claims and more on canvas ,but it really is worth it compared to sanding

Great point. I always keep my tonneau cover on in and out of the water but it unfortunately does nothing for the bow strakes, swim platform and a few strips on the stern at the swim platform side. Interior that is covered stays good for a couple to three years.