Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

[sasto]

I have some water damage on the interior sole. What would be the method of repair?.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Here’s how I’d do it
Start by testing the finish to determine whether it is shellac or lacquer rather than varnish or Poly. Pretty sure it will be Poly but you never know.
Use both lacquer thinner and denatured alcohol. Spread each on a small section of the surface, give them 15 to 20 seconds to work and then wipe the surface. A shellac finish will liquefy when denatured alcohol is applied, while a lacquer finish will come off with lacquer thinner. If either of these solvents removes your surface, you will know what kind of finish you're dealing with, and you won't need to use a chemical stripper. If the surface remains unchanged after your test, you have a varnish finish and will need to use a chemical stripper.
Choose your stripper. I like Formbys Paint & Poly remover. Tape off the area you need to protect. Apply liberally to a bout 6 sq. inches at a time and let set for 20 mins. Do NOT get in a hurry but DON’T let it dry. Use a plastic putty knife to scrape it off. Wear latex gloves and a mask. It’s nasty stuff. Repeat until all the damaged area has been treated. Let it dry overnight, Wash it all down with Naptha of Lacquer thinner, then restain it and polyurethane it.

Done!!!

 

[Tahorover]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

(snip), then restain it and polyurethane it.

Done!!!

NO stain!
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Sasto: It looks like it is just moisture under the finish. I would remove the finish and let the area dry. Teak brightners will restore the color. Rebuild with varnish.

I have a teak sole in my runabout, so it gets tons of abuse.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

True^^^ I forgot his title says teak and maple.

 

[R Socey]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

You can also stain before varnish to even out any persistant disparities.
Light stain 8, coats.

 

[Tahorover]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

You can also stain before varnish to even out any persistant disparities.View attachment 129171
Light stain 8, coats.

If you stain, you will loose the maple/holly color!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Hey, I was just thinkin, You COULD just throw a rug over it!!!!

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Hey, I was just thinkin, You COULD just throw a rug over it!!!!

Heck yeah!!! Bass & Ski boat carpet!!! Everybody Loves the bass and ski boat carpet because it feels soooo good on the bare feet!!!

Seriously though, I'd go with a chemical stripper like CitrusStrip and very light hand sanding afterward, when you try to do the mecanical sanding on something like that you get what I call the "wavy gravy" because there's no way to take the same exact amount off the whole deck.

For the finish I'd go with the absolute best marine grade varnish money can buy.

You should probably do all of this the next time she is in dry dock, the humidity with the boat being on the water will make a good finish difficult.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Here's some Starcraft porn some one posted the other day. Something to shoot for perhaps.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Here's some Starcraft porn some one posted the other day. Something to shoot for perhaps.


View attachment 129258

Yeah... but how many times will he have to wash his boat with hot water before it shrinks down to that size?

 

[sasto]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Here?s how I?d do it
Start by testing the finish to determine whether it is shellac or lacquer rather than varnish or Poly. Pretty sure it will be Poly but you never know.
Use both lacquer thinner and denatured alcohol. Spread each on a small section of the surface, give them 15 to 20 seconds to work and then wipe the surface. A shellac finish will liquefy when denatured alcohol is applied, while a lacquer finish will come off with lacquer thinner. If either of these solvents removes your surface, you will know what kind of finish you're dealing with, and you won't need to use a chemical stripper. If the surface remains unchanged after your test, you have a varnish finish and will need to use a chemical stripper.
Choose your stripper. I like Formbys Paint & Poly remover. Tape off the area you need to protect. Apply liberally to a bout 6 sq. inches at a time and let set for 20 mins. Do NOT get in a hurry but DON?T let it dry. Use a plastic putty knife to scrape it off. Wear latex gloves and a mask. It?s nasty stuff. Repeat until all the damaged area has been treated. Let it dry overnight, Wash it all down with Naptha of Lacquer thinner, then restain it and polyurethane it.

Done!!!

As always, thanks Woodonglass.

I think I will call the factory. This is a 30 'Boston Whaler. Then follow instructions.

NO stain!
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Sasto: It looks like it is just moisture under the finish. I would remove the finish and let the area dry. Teak brightners will restore the color. Rebuild with varnish.

I have a teak sole in my runabout, so it gets tons of abuse.

I do have brighteners on hand. Sounds pretty simple, Thanks!

Hey, I was just thinkin, You COULD just throw a rug over it!!!!

Already did! :facepalm:

You should probably do all of this the next time she is in dry dock, the humidity with the boat being on the water will make a good finish difficult.

You have a good point, jigngrub.

Here's some Starcraft porn some one posted the other day. Something to shoot for perhaps.


View attachment 129258

Yeah... but how many times will he have to wash his boat with hot water before it shrinks down to that size?

Now that's funny!

Thanks, guys. I'm going to get on it today and see what happens. You all have been helpful.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Looks like Teak and Holly to me ..

Replacement would be in order IMO ..

 

[sasto]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

Looks like Teak and Holly to me ..

Replacement would be in order IMO ..

May very well be Holly, YD. I was told they were using Maple instead of the old standby.....Holly. Either way.

I will be getting on this soon. I'll let you know what I find.

 

[sasto]

Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

NO stain!
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Sasto: It looks like it is just moisture under the finish. I would remove the finish and let the area dry. Teak brightners will restore the color. Rebuild with varnish.

I have a teak sole in my runabout, so it gets tons of abuse.

I'm getting to this soon. I see a DA in your photo, Tahorover. What grit are you using? I'm assuming it's ok to use an orbital instead a belt sander.

BTW...I really love those Gar Woods......but then again...Who doesn't!

Thanks Guys.