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John Birch <sunstone@idirect.com></tt>
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Dan;
<P>We used Cetol M on our sole after chemically cleaning with a soft cloth
instead of a brush with a two part teak cleaner and lots of water. Scrub
across the grain to not remove so much of the soft pulp wood which leaves
ridges. The sole is smooth.
<P>The Cetol we painted on the first coat lightly with a foam brush and
then applied like a stain the next three coats, which we wiped off after
applying to give minimum coat thickness. Every season I give a wipe
down with a Cetol soaked rag like a stain and the finish has held up well
and gives good traction when wet. No sanding and no non skid added.
The finish has held up well and we're pleased with it.
<P>We always change from our street shoes so the boat shoes do not pick
up much street dirt and grit.
<P>Remember that the veneer on most Albergs was either 1/32 or 1/64<SUP><U>th</U>
</SUP>depending on the production year, with only a few first generation
boats with any kind of thickness in the teak sole.
<P>Therefore I do not recommend sanding the sole at all.
<P>Notwithstanding, use a tack rag before applying each coat.
<P>Cheers,
<P>John
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<P>dan walker wrote:
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<TT>From:</TT> <TT>"dan walker" <dsail@gte.net></TT>
<BR> <FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>hello all,</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>this
is not a very technical question, but your advice so far has been great.
so, is there a consensus on what to put on the teak sole after sanding.</FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE>
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