[Public-list] Painting teak toerails

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

I think the Armada / Cetol argument is all a matter of taste and proper 
application. I used Armada on my Alberg and it lasted fine (1 refinish coat 
a season). I use Armada (original, not 2000 or gloss) on my current boat 
with miles of teak trim on deck. Following the directions, I cleaned / 
sanded the wood and applied three coats (no sanding in between). Lasted fine 
through summer, fall and winter exposure. This past spring, my wife wiped it 
all down with maroon scotchbrite pads and applied one maintenance coat. 
Through the end of spring and all summer (so far), it looks great and we get 
continual compliments.
  On the other hand, I've seen Cetol peel after one year similar to Gail 
seeing Armada peel. Go Figure! I'll stick with my Armada. (P.S. I started 
using this stuff years ago, when it was first discussed and recommended on 
this list)
Regards,
Brian ex#497


Gail Said:
> Many years ago I used Cetol (the kind for outdoors/decks/homes) and it was 
> great.  Used 3 or 4 coats and it lasted a long time.  But, in time it did 
> turn dark.  So, I switched to Armada.  Armada is horrid.  Armada 2000 was 
> even "horrider"!  It didn't turn dark because it never stayed on long 
> enough.  After one summer it was peeling like crazy and at that point I 
> just let it go. 


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