Teak Trim Painting Question for Mike

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Mike,

I need to paint the teak cockpit and window trim on my 46 Post. Currently it has some awfull looking flat paint (don't know what type). I've been sanding it off. Can you tell me the 1) what kind of paint is best (Awlgrip ?), and 2) overview of steps for prep and application.

Let me know and I'll go on line and place the order for the paint and any other materials you recommend.

Thanks,
 
Sorry for reviving a really old thread but I'm a complete boating newbie and have been mining the gold in these old topics. I got a great deal on a used 1986 Four Winns Horizon 190. Needs some cosmetic work including redoing the teak trim. I'd really appreciate some feedback on reviving the worn look on mine. Looks like the pieces will seperate from the hull after removing the screws. I'd assume sanding down (what grit?), repaint/restain (brand,shade??) and revarnish (polyurethane? thompsons water sealant??). TIA for all the great advice and tips on this forum.

Craig
 
Teak isn't my specialty but I'm sure you will be hearing from some experienced boaters soon. Some have success in varnishing teak, most do not. The natural oil in teak tends to make varnish lift off after a while.

Teak oils are popular but need to be re-applied from time to time. Sika makes one of their Cetol products (a hard finish) specifically for teak and I've heard a lot of good reports about it.
 
Craig, another alternative is to use oil [Cetol] instead of varnish. I think it is less work. Since the teak has not been properly maintained, you'll need to sand it and clean it. Then apply the oil. The first season, you'll have to apply it frequently, but as time goes by you'll need to reapply less and less til you get to about once per season. If your boat's teak is exposed to the elements during storage, it will need more frequent applications then if it is stored out of rain, snow and sun. I just find it so much easier to oil then to varnish!
 
Sikkens Cetol Marine Teak is a hard finish, not an oil. After a couple of inital coats, I've read that one recoat per year will work fine for exterior wood that is outside without cover.
 
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