International Wood skin

[northwind]

I realise I am reviving this old thread but I need more information. I used the product on the mast, gaff and boom of the motorsailer and found it to be superb - far easier to apply than traditional varnish and a beautiful finish. I was so impressed that I am now going to replace the plywood cockpit locker lids and give them the same treatment. However, the old ones have suffered water penetration into the end grain of the plywood, so I wonder if there is some additional treatment over and above the Woodskin that would offer additional protection?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Epoxy.. coat the end grain with it before applying the finish.

 

[rotrax]

We did the " Brightwork "-its what the Yanks call the teak trim- on our Island Packet 350 June this year. The colour and finish is perfect and Jess looks a picture. As she has the typical Island Packet cream hull and topsides the contrast is just right. When the teak was silver it looked drab. As others have said, easy to apply and in reasonable tempratures dries OK. Ropes will soon rub it away but it touches up real easy. I have added rubbing strips in these areas. All in all well pleased and at £17,00 a tin it did not break the bank. One tin did almost all of it, just an inch from the second tin which leaves enough for another coat next year.

 

[davidfox]

Anyone tried this product, comments appreciated.

There was an article earlier this year about wood finishing i think in PBO (maybe June?) where the guy that sails that Maurice Griffiths design who has been sailing up the west coast of France describes using it and it sounded very good - vague enough for you?

 

[Otter]

Used it all this year on the exterior and interior - coverage is very good and the slight sheen looks better than the old matt stuff and it's less maintenance than high gloss which shows blemishes.

 

[McKimm]

Good stuff. Applied last winter and seems to be fairing well in the fine Scottish weather...

 

[angelsson]

Been using Cetol Filter 7 for the last 10+ years and it is superb. It has more anti-UV stuff than the Novatop etc. 2 or 3 coats gives a soft sheen finish then one coat a year to keep it going. Only real problem is that it is quite soft so no good for floors or where rope may rub. Very easy to touch up though and doesn't seem to care about the temperature when you apply it.

Like you I have used it for a number of years, mainly on my toe-rails after taking them back to the wood which had previously been varnished many times.
It is very resistant to sun and weather, and a simple light rub with the rough side of a dish washing sponge followed by a light coat keeps them in great condition, I am also wondering if this new one will be suitable to use over the existing.

 

[VicS]

Like you I have used it for a number of years, mainly on my toe-rails after taking them back to the wood which had previously been varnished many times.
It is very resistant to sun and weather, and a simple light rub with the rough side of a dish washing sponge followed by a light coat keeps them in great condition, I am also wondering if this new one will be suitable to use over the existing.

"it", Cetol Filter 7, is still available isn't it ?

Woodskin can be applied over Cetol Marine but varnishes should be totally removed

 

[angelsson]

"it", Cetol Filter 7, is still available isn't it ?

Woodskin can be applied over Cetol Marine but varnishes should be totally removed

Sorry 'it' is Cetol marine thank you.

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