Where does varnish go?
riverman wrote:
A few months ago, I refinished an old Teak picnic table I picked up
for a bargain.
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If it is really teak, it's oily.
After a while, the varnish loses it's grip due to the internal oils in
the teak.
You can put a 100 coats on and still lose.
PLAN; A
Only thing I know that works, is to wipe down the teak with acetone,
then apply a coat of epoxy TOTALLY encapsulating the teak.
Allow to dry for 24 hours, then lightly sand and apply another coat of
epoxy.
Repeat daily unit you have 4-6 coats of epoxy, then allow to cure for
about 10 days, then lightly sand and start applying coats of varnish
that contains UV inhibitors on a one coat a day basis, sanding lightly
between coats.
About 6-8 coats should do it.
Keep a nail polish bottle full of varnish and a ScotchBrite pad handy
to repair scratches immediately.
Be totally paranoid about protecting tho table when ever anybody comes
around.
PLAN: B
Screw it, let it go silver and enjoy life.
Have fun.
SFWIW, building a boat with NO external teak or any other wood for
that matter.
Lew
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