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pjsmoreno 
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 Topic: Teak OilPosted: June-24-2024 at 3:32pm |
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After a week on the water, the teak swim platform looked terrible.
I knew it was due to be resealed but due to an incredible physically year for
me, I figure it could make it through this summer. I was wrong, the sun shone
areas of where the oil has worn off the platform. After spending this past weekend washing her down to get all
the lake scum off the hull and cleaning the inside, decided to tackle the platform.
But I was out of teak oil that I bought a long time ago when I brought the
boat. Surprise how long it has lasted. So, I started thinking I could make my own formula of teak
oil. I figure I would have most if not all the ingredients on hand since I do wood
working and small restoration projects. Did some researching on the internet
and came across many versions of what others have done. Basically, it’s to your
preference of what proportion you want to use. I don’t want to get into the
proportions for there are many variations people has used to make their
version. So, this week I’ll be making my own version, testing and
then applying to the swim platform. Of course, I’ll be measuring the proportions
out so I can tweak it as I go. |
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LooseScrew22
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Posted: June-24-2024 at 7:59pm |
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i bought some, wish i had mixed my own... the label indicates its a blend of tung oil and linseed oil
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: June-24-2024 at 8:49pm |
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I know people who have used ATF on teak…
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pjsmoreno
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Posted: June-25-2024 at 9:18am |
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Yes, you could use a combination of Linseed and or Tung oil.
Pure Tung oil is preferred but it’s expensive. You also will be needing some
type of petroleum distillate to thin it out and to help dry out quicker. Adding
varnish is also use for added protection. |
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LennyBoat
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Posted: June-25-2024 at 10:59am |
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Very curious about what you come up with as I'm about to tackle our swim platform soon!
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pjsmoreno
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Posted: August-27-2024 at 12:17pm |
I have my test samples finished which was back in early
August. Just got busy around here. So, I
done four different types of mixes of Linseed Oil, Tung Oil, Turpentine, and Marine
Varnish. As you can tell from the picture, the test was done on a
piece of walnut. I did it on walnut on order to see the grain pattern. All four
samples came out pretty close to each other. The only different is its either a
flat to a satin finish. All four samples have 4 coats put on. Number One is just Linseed Oil. It dried out being a sheen/flat and it does
looks nice. The only drawback on this finish is how long it takes to dry out. As
of today, it is still tacky some. Number two is a one to one mix of Linseed oil and Tung
oil. It too is a nice finish when it dries
out. Again, it took a while to dry. And it is still a little tacky but not as
bad as number one. Even though the can of Tung Oil doesn’t say it’s pure Tung
Oil, I’m assuming there is some petroleum distillates in it. Number three is a one to one mix of Linseed Oil and Tung Oil
with one half Turpentine. This finish
came out really good. It is not tacky as the other two. The sample dry a flat
like finish. Number four is a one to one Linseed Oil and Tung Oil. With
one half Turpentine and Marine Varnish. It’s completely dried. Has a satin
finish. As you can tell all finishes came out with the same natural
color. The only different one and two did not completely dried out as to thee
and four. Number four has the varnish in
it so it did completely dry out in no time. Number three was still a little
tacky but if I increase the turpentine I believe it would have completely dried
out. So, my choice in this testing, I’m going with number three. Reason
is it does not feel slick as the others. One and two, even though they are still
tacky, they may be Ok and safe to walk on when wet. Number four I’m questioning if varnish should
be put on a swim platform. Looks really
good but once the varnish breaks down the entire broad would have to be sanded
down and reapply.     |
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TRBenj
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Posted: August-27-2024 at 12:24pm |
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Why is walnut an acceptable alternative to teak when trying to evaluate the drying and finish qualities … on teak?
Seems like a poorly designed experiment unless walnut and teak are closely related. Or I’m missing something. |
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Faceplant
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Posted: August-27-2024 at 9:15pm |
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I like number three the best.
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Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6.
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pjsmoreno
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 7:40am |
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Good question for I thought about that too until I start
checking prices for a piece of teak. But both species, Teak and Walnut or any
other hardwood trees, we would still have the same results. So, I could have
done this on white oak, cherry or ash for I do have that on hand but I went
with Walnut. I was going after showing the grain pattern to show the oil finish
when dry and I could have use white oak for it has good grain patterns also.
All I could say is the piece of Walnut was on my work bench when I made that decision.
Wouldn’t make any different of what to
use for you will still have the same final finish results. All oil base finish
only penetrates just the surface unless you do the end grain and even then,
that’s minimal. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 8:11am |
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I’m no wood worker, but I would think the natural oils of teak (which makes it a good selection for a platform in the first place) could impact how the applied oils cure and look. But again, I’m no wood worker.
If you want to replicate the trial on teak, I probably have some scrap. Pm me your address. |
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MourningWood
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 10:12am |
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I must be lazy, but I've always had great results using Star Brite 2-part cleaner restorer. Amazing stuff.
Back when I was a semi-serious course skier, we didn't oil the platform fearing what it might do to our ski's 'skiability'.....what a bunch of knobs!
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 11:18am |
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I’ll bet Pete is pinging off the walls right now.🤣🤣
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 2:06pm |
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My money goes on Keno and him already putting the second coat on for the new more exact experiment!! All done with teak wood and the oils that were "just laying around on a shelf in the barn"!!!
 
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 4:07pm |
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Having owned Teak swim decks since 1990 and liking them looking good I have used Teak Oil and it looks great. When I ran out and my deck was looking shabby I grabbed what I had available. Olive Oil. Rubbed in with 2 or 3 coats the Deck looks great. Lasts fairly well is fast and easy to rub on. Heck, you could drink it if you wish so the fish will be happy. Granted, my boat is only in the water maybe 10 days a year so you guys that have boats in the water much more might need something more durable. Last season I went back to Teak oil after reading posts on here, did not notice any improvement in how long it lasted.
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 7:48pm |
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I use Star Brite Teak Oil with great results.
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Posted: August-28-2024 at 8:16pm |
You got that right..............Real original teak, but we're doing a Rhino Liner vs.Line-X comparison, we're having quite a "discussion" about the finer points of each right now. next we're finish up some log term durability testing on a Trex platform,,,,,,we don't need no stinkin' oil.
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