Any recommendations for teak oil/polish for exterior teak?

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Nature has almost removed all the varnish from the cap rail, companionway hatch and a few other areas. I don't want to revarnish and I'm reluctant to leave it as bare teak.

Has anyone any experience, comment, opinions on any of the oil/polish finishes, such as Endeavour Oil, that are available? Which ones look orange? Do any give a glossy finish? Ease of applying/pros & cons etc etc

Thank in advance.
 
I'd agree with Sikkens. I did some hardwood cladding which faced south on our last bungalow which had dried out to a balsa-like texture. It re-colored it and protected it wonderfully for the last 7 years we were there and was still in good knick when we left.
I've just used Danish Oil on my brightwork on Slippy and it looks wonderful when just done, but neds a rub over with more every month. Luckily it acts as a primer for other coatings (so it says in the literature, we'll see) Seems to have re-vitalised 32 year-old wood.

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Having been in a similar situation as you are, I searched the almost endless posts here regarding varnish, Classic section would be a good place to start.
I was fortunate to have advice from ccscott49 a fellow forumite, also in the Med, who has long and valuable experience, where uv is a big challenge to varnish finishes.
The product recommended is Coelans, lasts for years, easy to repair and maintain following correct application.
I have found a UK supplier, as it is made in Germany www.coelan.de they are K J Howels & Son in Poole 01202665724 or www.kjhowells.com there could well be others who also supply.
I have no connection or commercial interest with any of the above other than as a fellow forumite and prospective customer.
Good luck
Mike
 
Thanks for the responses. I chatted with Howells at SBS re Colean. I left with the impression that it was rather like a varnish but lasted; it needs numerous coats which can only be applied in ideal conditions. I plan to do the teak over the winter so this pretty much rules out products that require warm and dry conditions for application. I'll be out sailing when the weather is good!

Plus I've got a lots of sq ft to do so a product that's quick and easy to apply will be attractive.
 
I use danish oil as well. Various sources and makes, from B&Q own brand upwards. None are particularly cheap, but the more expensive (e.g. Blackfriars, from screwfix,) are better. It does rub off, e.g. where sheets pass over the toerail, but can be applied with cloth, sponge or brush and two coats last a season. Has a generally matt finish but it can be polished. Definitely found it better than any of the other teak oils I've tried over the years.
 
Yes. looking again at my pictures I realise I've had the Danish Oil on for nearly 3 months now and it's just starting to look a bit thin. Which is understandable as there had been nothing on for many years so the wood is probably pretty hungry. I just use a bit of towelling as a pad and a latex glove and a quick rub over only takes 15 minutes.
 
Coelans is not water based, but does use water to cure, as in moisture in the air. It can be used in UK, as it doesnt need sun and warm. Goes off very quickly, is forgiving as it can be overcoated within 17 days, so if the weather gets inclement between coats, no problem, it doesnt normallyt rain for 17 days straight, even in UK!
By the way it doesn't look like plastic on my boat, or it wouldnt be there!
 
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Coelans is not water based, but does use water to cure, as in moisture in the air. It can be used in UK, as it doesnt need sun and warm. Goes off very quickly, is forgiving as it can be overcoated within 17 days, so if the weather gets inclement between coats, no problem, it doesnt normallyt rain for 17 days straight, even in UK!
By the way it doesn't look like plastic on my boat, or it wouldnt be there!

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Thanks for the corrections - must be similar names stuff I've seen.
JOHN
 
Is there a product that seals and protects teak, maybe brightens it a bit, but leaves it close to in it's natural grey colour?
 
Bright grey?
No - don't know what to suggest.
We use a local Wessex Chemical product to clean and another to brighten - but have to say it results in decks that look like cleaned teak coloured teak - ie nice pale red colour. I leave deck like that but on other bits (like teak passerelle that gets lots of booted footwear) apply Sikkens once each year and it does help keep that looking OK.
JOHN
 
Is Le Tonkinois any good for teak? I don't wish to scrub the cockpit seats any more than is necessary and plain teak oil just sucks up traffic film. (Marina is very close to a main street.) Whatever I use would need to stand up to summer sunshine in the mid 30's and the accompanying UV whose index is regularly 10+ in summer.
Thanks.
 
The Danish oil I see around here is only for interior use. I use outdoor furniture oil on all my woodwork, interior of my yacht and exterior. Inside my fishing vessel and even the teak trim on the gunwhale on my Finn. Just slop it on till the timber says no more. Lasts 12 months in the Australian sun easily.
 
Re: Another rave about Sikkens

Ditto, ditto, ditto. NEVER will I go back to conventional teak oil OR gloss varnish. Sadly the Natural has a slight colouring, but am laboriously taking everything back to bare wood and starting again. Teak grabrails were the first and needed only occasional touching up, the rest, mainly mahogany or mahogany veneer, are following. Eventually the whole interior too - in my dreams!
 
extending this question

does anyone have recommendations for what to put on teak toe rail (yes, I know, it's an old boat). I have used the sikkens in other places with success but the toe rail looks like it would get rubbed off by fenders and, er, toes.
 
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I use outdoor furniture oil on all my woodwork, interior of my yacht and exterior. Inside my fishing vessel and even the teak trim on the gunwhale on my Finn. Just slop it on till the timber says no more. Lasts 12 months in the Australian sun easily.

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Thanks Graham. That answers the question of sunshine and UV exposure.
New questions:
(1) I need to use it on cockpit seats; will the oil not stain pants and / or cushions, or is it totally absorbed by the wood?
(2) Is there a particular brand that I should look out for? This might pose a problem, though, seeing that we're a few thousand miles apart.
Thanks once again.
 
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