stripping teak platform
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Printed Date: January-15-2025 at 4:42pm
Topic: stripping teak platform
Posted By: scomer
Subject: stripping teak platform
Date Posted: April-21-2005 at 1:34pm
I just bought a another boat and someone had painted the teak platforn black. I don't understand why but they did. The paint is flaking off and I want to strip it and put some oil on it and/or seal it(whatever it needs). My concern is will paint stripper harm my teak? after I strip it how should I treat it? Any advice would be welcomed.
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Posted By: skyhawkflyer
Date Posted: April-21-2005 at 2:33pm
Use a wood stripper from home depot or Lowes. Sand it afterward with a palm sander. Then use the Starbrite brightener and teak oil. I have tried other products, but like the starbrite product line the best. If it doesn't turn out (removing the paint from the wood grain) keep an eye on e-bay. There's been a used teak platform up for auction there for several weeks. Good luck!
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Posted By: David F
Date Posted: April-21-2005 at 6:12pm
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I just refinished mine last week. Mine was not painted, but had enough dried on teak oil to resemble clear paint. Power washing removed most of the dried oil. I then used my air file with 80 grit followed by 150 grit to remove remaining oil that power washing would not remove. Finnally, before re-oiling, I scrubbed the wood with 40% clorox water solution and let it sit for an hour so before rinsing. Platform looks almost new now.
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