Sikkens Cetol Marine Light

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Questions & Answers about Sikkens Cetol Marine Light: 2012-12-15 JOE L asked: I have never used this product, so how does it react with existing products. I intend to re-do the railings on a boat that are exposed to sun and salt water. Does it have color to it or is it clear like varnish? If the existing rails are varnished what prep needs to be done? Will it look like the varnished wood or a stained wood? +Expand Answers 2012-12-17 ROGER DAY: Hey Joe. We have used this product for at least 15 years. We used to live on a salt-water boat in S. Florida & have used it extensively on the boat. I like it better than any varnish, stain, etc., I've used. I like it for many reasons, incl. the fact that I'm basically lazy. With Cetol, the need for heavy sanding is reduced from every 6-12 months to one time - the first time you apply it. If you keep your eye on it, and are willing to re-apply it as soon as it starts wearing, a light sanding is the most work you will ever need to do again. (I've even had success with no sanding at all.) As to prep - you will need to remove all the old varnish; if you don't, the old varnished areas will be a different color than the unvarnished areas, and it will be a significant difference. Get the wood as smooth as you want it to be, take a tack cloth to it, grab your brush & go to work. I used to apply 3 coats the first time, and then make a judgement call afterwards. I have often re-applied a single coat with good results. As to color - yes, it has a color to it. Only you can decide what color you like. If possible, find store that sells Cetol & hopefully they will have a sample board (I believe they now make a colorless one, but check on that). Remember, just like with any stain or varnish, the color of your wood will affect the final color. The wood grain shows through, and it will look like varnished wood. The only negative I've ever heard is that some people want a really high-gloss, super-smooth finish; if you are one of them, go with high-gloss varnish & the many hours of sanding & varnishing required to achieve that look. If you are like me, and are happy with "it looks good" rather than " that looks like brand new", then go with Cetol. I never used anything else again. By the way, this can was used on my beautiful solid oak front door, and I'm still happy with the product. Good luck! 2012-12-17 JAMES ALBRECHT: The product is lightly pigmented. The effect is closer to a varnish than a stain, but there is a very distinct yellowing effect--more obvious than the very clear amber one gets from varnish. You'll still clearly see the natural grain, but as if through a yellowed gel. I used it on a teak table. I was very concerned that it not eliminate the natural character of the wood, and on balance I've very pleased with the results and the durability. 2012-12-17 MICHAEL MARSH: i have used this product for a number of years, after preparing teak as you would for teak oil app i lightly sand clean again and then apply sikkens, has a slight color to it though not much never used it on varnished surface i would suppose that you would have to remove varnish first after the season i lightly sand power wash and reapply 2012-12-17 BOB EDENHOFER: I have not used the cetol that I purchased yet, it will be used sometime after the first of the year, sorry. Bob 2012-12-18 S SITTLER: I refinished an unfinished teak table and chairs on our deck after my wife complained they looked looked awful. TSP and vinegar cleaned them up like magic. They looked fine after two coats and still do. You will need to get your rails down to raw wood to use it, because it is semi-porous and lets the wood breath. That said , it's very easy to apply, and yearly application is just wipe on with little or no prep. I'm building a big wooden sailboat and plan to use it. Bear in mind that the teak you get nowadays is not to be compared to what it used to be, and VERY expensive, plus special glue required. If you're after a showy yacht, do the 8 coats of varnish; if you want protection from light and lifting, plus easy maintenance, use cetol. 2012-12-18 GREG WEIK: i have used sikkins for about 12 years. the light has a light brown stain look to it much like sanded teak. for the best job i recomened removeing all coating down to bear wood and starting with 2 to 3 coats of light and 3 coats of clear sikkings. however i have scene som good results over old varnish in good cond. with just some clear hope this helps out and not making it harder to decide 2012-12-20 BRUCE GORDON: It has a light golden hue to it. Lightly sand a small area and apply it and see how you like it. I don't know what existing products have been used,but it will probably not react if the existing products are well cured. 2012-12-23 PAUL FULENWIDER: Joe: The Sikkens has a very light pigment added to help in blending the wood color and will react just fine with existing varnish. In fact, Sikkens looks exactly like varnish, but with less coats. And Sikkens flows better than varnish at varing temps. and humidity, unlike varnish. Preping your rail will be the same as for varnish. If the old varnish is just dull but not cracked, just a light overall sanding with 150 paper wil be fine. If there's a lot of cracking then you'd best sand down to wood and remove any graying. If you don't the gray streaks will turn black under the Sikkens. I would suggest 4 coats of Marine Light and then finish with 2 coats of the clear top coating. It will look as good as a 15 or 20 coat varnish finish. You don't need to get all 6 coats done at once. Just get the first 2 done in 3 or 4 days then you can take your time and pick good weather for the rest. 2012-10-10 A shopper asked: Hello,, Can this product be sprayed and if so what thinner would be used? Thanks +Expand Answers 2012-10-15 Nathan Fournier: Technically yes, you can spray cetol, however it is not recommended at all, you will have drying problems, loss of color, and the length of time that the coating will last if very minimal. This product is designed to be brushed on with 3 coats, and even sanding in-between will lessen the thickness of the coat so it's not recommended, you can however wait 24 hours and give it a light scuff with a nylon scuffing pad to achieve the best results, Interlux 216 will be needed for wiping the surface down, "DO NOT THIN", thank you. 2012-07-06 MIKE BLOZEN asked: is this the best product to coat interior teak plywood for use as a shower wall? I have an existing teak plywood shower enclosure that previously had a shower curtain that I wish to get rid of. +Expand Answers 2012-07-20 BRUCE GORDON: research to find the a product that will remove the oil from the teak and then apply one or more coats of epoxy resin 2012-07-22 JIM ETHINGTON: A fellow member at the yachclub used this for that purpose and it is working fine for him....so far He applied three coats after getting down to bare wood and then allowing to dry. I have only used on exterior teak with good results. I would think that it would last longer on interior applications because there is no sun load. Only time will tell. I think it is important to get the teak dry before applying....maybe even a pre-teak sealer to start? 2012-07-24 MARTIN FLEMING: Mike, I don't know about that particular use, but we used it on teak slats used as cockpit seats and it has held up good so far, several months. We used the "light" to lighten up the appearance of that teak. 2012-08-24 ROGER DAY: I would say it's worth a try, if you can't find anything you feel is better. I've used Cetol for years on the exterior of my ocean-going boat; all I ever did was re-coat it once a year, w/o sanding. It holds up well in a salt water environment; suppose it should hold up to soap & water. 2012-04-30 CAROL RICE asked: What is the lightest of the 3 cetol shades? +Expand Answers 2012-05-02 PAUL FORREST: "Cetol" Marine Natural Teak is the lightest color in the "Cetol" product line with UV protection. 2012-05-07 Laurence Cosmos Rossi: I think Cetol Light is the lightest color amongst the selection that they offer. Larry R. 2012-06-01 LEWIS WARD: Sikkens Cetol Marine Light 2012-06-29 DAVID BAKER: I purchased the Marine light. After three coats on white oak I ended up with a nice honey color. I have used the "regular" marine grade in the past. I'm not sue I can tell the difference. On white oak or white ash noth look very nice and quite durable. 2012-03-12 A shopper asked: How does Cetol compare to Semco as far a durability and sanding requirements between coats. Also time frame between coats.? +Expand Answers 2012-03-13 PAUL FORREST: I've never used Semco so its hard to compare but it is NOT RECOMMENDED to sand Cetol covered surfaces between coats. They recommend for a smoother finish to scuff the painted surface with a nylon scuffing pad but I have rarely found this necessary. 2012-03-13 THOMAS LEACH: I have no idea, however, I did apply the sikkens in the fall and I am hoping I will see it has held up when I unwrap the boat next week. 2012-03-14 ANDREW M FINFROCK: I haven't used Semco, but I have used Cetol products for years. As long as you coat the next day, there is no sanding required between coats. Once it is really dry, it sands well but will ball up on the sandpaper if it gets warm. I apply the coats on consecutive days to avoid all sanding. For other Cetol products I have used, I can go for two to three years between attacking again. Or give it a coat every year or so and make it less of a chore. Good luck .... It's good "stuff". 2012-04-28 S SITTLER: I refinished a teak table and our chairs last year with Cetol light with excellent results last year. They had gotten dirty after sitting out there for 5 years, but brushing with tsp followed by white vinegar brought them to a uniform even tan, and they looked new after three daily coats of cetol. No experience with Semco. Practical Sailor rates Cetol quite highly. s sittler 2012-04-28 JOHN MCNEILLY: Sorry, as I have never used Semco I really have no basis for comparison. I am, however, very pleased with the results that I get with Cetol. It would take a lot to make me condider switching, if it ain't broke... I usually allow at least 24 hours between coats, closer to 48 actually. Good luch with your project. 2011-09-16 A shopper asked: Can Cetol gloss be used by itself - that is as a finish without base coats of another Cetol product? +Expand Answers 2011-09-16 Ryan L: The gloss has very little UV protection, the other Cetol products are designed with these UV protectors. The Cetol gloss was designed to overcoat the other products to give the gloss look.

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