[Public-list] Cockpit coamings revisited.

[Robert E Johns]

On Aug 13, 2006, at 8:46 PM, David Parkes wrote:

> "Sapphira" (#417) is now in Halifax, NS, and I'm about to start  
> refinishing
> the exterior teak.  For the toe rails, and stern rail I intent to  
> clean them
> with a teak cleaner and water, then sand the raised grain and apply  
> Tung
> oil.  However the cockpit coamings seem to be covered with many  
> coats of
> Cetol, or something similar, and look very old and tired, although  
> solid
> with no splits.  I'm looking for advice on how to remove the old  
> finish
> without removing the coamings (having read all the interesting  
> postings
> about removing and/or replacing them).  Any suggestions?
> David Parkes.

David,
You did not mention the cockpit seats, but do not treat them with  
oil. It makes them hot to sit on. (Really hot!)
Bob Johns, Wind Call, #397

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