[Public-list] Cetol vs Armada and Other Stuff

[Gail DeMoss]

I am really glad to hear about the lighter version of Cetol.  I used 
Cetol when it was only advertised for porch decks and houses.  Then the 
marine version.  I finally took it all off and went to Armada because of 
the dark color.  But Armada doesn't last very long and the Armada 2000 
only lasted about 1 MONTH.  Mother Naure seems to have removed what was 
left of the Armada in the past year and I plan to go back to Cetol.  Now 
I can try the light version.

On the interior I wash it down with a weak solution of clorox and water. 
  Then I use Formby's Lemon Oil.  We have never had any mold/mildew and 
the inside wood looks pretty good except where we had leaks.

I would really hesitate to put Armada, Cetol or varnish on the cabin 
sole.  You certainly don't want a slick surface at the bottom of the 
companionway where there might be water. How about a polyurethane floor 
finish?

Gail Dinwiddie
Calypso #543



Dave Terrell wrote:

> There is a "light" version of cetol that has less pigment. I use it on the bright work - looks ok in sunlight. 


> I don't know Armada, but my experience of Cetol is that the colour indeed is 
> a bit odd.  It ends up a rather artificial orange, ok in strong light from a 
> distance, but probably not too good for the interior where you'll have to 
> look at it.



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