I would never use steel wool on a boat. The steel fiber will stay on the surface and leave rust stains. I suggest you use bronze wool or a fine Scotchbright pad instead.
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 6:54 PM, robert via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > Matt, > > If your 'teak ply bulkhead' is in fact 'veneer' I would not sand it....a > better way is to make a mixture of TSP, ammonia and water and after wetting > the veneer with it, dab 000 steelwool, very fine steelwool and rub over the > surface(s).....repeat as necessary.....rinse with water and let dry and see > what you have. > > I did the table on my boat that way and then put a danish oil on it I > bought at Lee Valley and it turned out great. > > Not that difficult but labor intensive....it was worth it. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > On 2017-06-05 12:27 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List wrote: > > Listers: > > I recently had my chart table refurbished by a carpenter who does very > nice woodwork. Unfortunately, the refurbished chart table highlights that > other areas of woodwork need some TLC, most notably the teak ply bulkhead > wall that the chart table connects to. Certain areas of teak surface > appear lighter in color than other areas. Any suggestions on refinishing > the teak veneer that a non-expert can safely undertake? Is sanding too > risky due to the thinness of the veneer? > > Matt Wolford > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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