[Public-list] Cetol vs Armada and Other Stuff

[John Birch]

I used Cetol M on the interior - but the trick is to use it like a stain,
paint it on and then wipe it off while it is wet. I did 3 coats on the sole
too - one brushed lightly on, the next two applied and then wiped off. The
traction on a wet cetoled sole is really very good - but treat it like a
stain.

I change to boat shoes when I go on and haven't touched it up in 5 years. It
did not darken the way it does outside and my teak has a reddish hue anyway.
Looks quite nice.

Hope this is a help.

Cheers,
John


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gail DeMoss" <gdemoss at alberg30.org>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 11:04 AM
Subject: [Public-list] Cetol vs Armada and Other Stuff


>
>
> 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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