More teak advice please!

[petem]

Hi Tony, thanks for the comprehensive reply. I've now equipped myself with the proper equipment to hopefully do a decent job this week (white doodlebug pad, wiper blade, adjustable rose for my hose). I had half a pot of Semco Natural left so I've bought some more which should be enough to do the whole boat twice. I'll put a little more care and effort into it this time and will take some photos.

I've also sourced some K2R (available from Lakeland on the High Street) to keep it looking good.

Did you give your Gtechniq D3 a try?

Pete

 

[Marine Reflections]

Good to hear Pete.

I've yet to fully test out the D3 by means of a comparison against the Semco, but I'll get the ball rolling over the next few weeks and sort out a decent test between the two, perhaps add a few other products and methods also.

Tony

 

[petem]

Good to hear Pete.

I've yet to fully test out the D3 by means of a comparison against the Semco, but I'll get the ball rolling over the next few weeks and sort out a decent test between the two, perhaps add a few other products and methods also.

Tony

So I gave the cockpit and bathing platform a good clean using Wessex with a coat of Semco added once dry. The (18 month old) BP has come out OK, see below.

However, the black caulking in the cockpit seems to be leaching when I apply the Semco giving me grubby black stains. Is this due to the Sika (or whatever) being old, a bad batch or user error? I suspect that I will have to clean it again with 2 part or some washing powder and leave it untreated, unless Gtecniq would help.

Any ideas?

 

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FP ended up being "parked" on a slope facing downhill over the winter.
This was not a good thing, because the water pooled on the flat surfaces and didn't run off like it usually does.

Result being my starting point this morning was this:

I used the Wessex 2-part cleaner, plus some Semco Natural, and now my arms have stopped working.
It's still somewhat patchy, and hopefully the colour will calm down a little over time, but it's a lot better than it was yesterday.

 

[Marine Reflections]

Nice work guys :encouragement:

Pete, yes the caulking sounds like it's getting on a bit, the caulking is the jam in the sandwich, if it were teak alone it would be easy, good rinsing and working until the water runs clear is critical. By the looks of it, I'd say you've nailed it!
Tony

 

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>> getting on a bit
Pete’s bathing platform teak is only 18 months old!

Mine is the original teak from 2010.

 

[Marine Reflections]

I've heard of some caulking being affected by the Wessex 2 part.

I've not had the problem myself.
If indeed it's only 18 months old then I'd be looking for other reasons than age, how long was part 1 on the teak before neutralising?

This forum's acting funny at the minute, I cant seem to add pictures of teak I did yesterday.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

FP ended up being "parked" on a slope facing downhill over the winter..../QUOTE]
Are you back in now?

 

[petem]

I've heard of some caulking being affected by the Wessex 2 part.

I've not had the problem myself.
If indeed it's only 18 months old then I'd be looking for other reasons than age, how long was part 1 on the teak before neutralising?

This forum's acting funny at the minute, I cant seem to add pictures of teak I did yesterday.

The 18mth old BP teak was fine. It was the 2003 cockpit teak that I had problems with (no photo I'm afraid).

 

[Marine Reflections]

25 year old teak, Wessex 2 part + Semco natural from yesterday. Still needs to dry out a bit.

 

[Marine Reflections]

Looks ribbed, but it is flat as a pancake

 

[Marine Reflections]

Pete, would you say the caulking had softened?

 

[Marine Reflections]

Just to add... I now have another teak table to run a comparison test on.

Going to divide it into four quarters, what do you guys think would be the top four competing teak protection products?

Semco, teak oil (tung & linseed) Patio magic & Boracol?? or other?

 

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FP ended up being "parked" on a slope facing downhill over the winter..../QUOTE]
Are you back in now?

Finally, yes, went in this week.
Have been moving stuff back onboard and cleaning today.

 

[petem]

Pete, would you say the caulking had softened?

Hard to tell (I didn't prod it), but when I wiped my Semco soaked cloth on it the cloth turned black.

 

[petem]

Just to add... I now have another teak table to run a comparison test on.

Going to divide it into four quarters, what do you guys think would be the top four competing teak protection products?

Semco, teak oil (tung & linseed) Patio magic & Boracol?? or other?

My suggestion would be...

1) Semco - current champion
2) Gtecniq - challenger
3) Marine AGlaze - another challenger (https://www.marineaglaze.com/product/complete-teak-care-kit/)
4) Washing powder and white vinegar - the Superyacht favourite

 

[Marine Reflections]

Hard to tell (I didn't prod it), but when I wiped my Semco soaked cloth on it the cloth turned black.

This is normal when the caulking goes past a certain point, it will have its own carbonised % on top, this will indeed stain a cloth if wiped.
You can remove this with acetone, but you'll probably need to 2 part once again after.

A foam application brush might be better.

 

[Andrew M]

I've heard of some caulking being affected by the Wessex 2 part.
.

We’ve just had our platform reteaked following it being hit and damaged last year. I have been told not to use Wessex 2 part for cleaning as the new type of caulking does not like it, Semco treatment is ok, it’s just the 2 stage cleaners.

 

[Marine Reflections]

We’ve just had our platform reteaked following it being hit and damaged last year. I have been told not to use Wessex 2 part for cleaning as the new type of caulking does not like it, Semco treatment is ok, it’s just the 2 stage cleaners.

Andrew, do you know what caulking was used?

 

[Andrew M]

Andrew, do you know what caulking was used?

Will find out and report back.