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Teak restoration: handrails and eyebrows
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Preventing a Mess Part 2
State of the teak during pre-purchase survey.
Removing the eyebrows revealed this old, crusty sealant.
First pass with a dull scraper and acetone to remove the bulk of the old sealant.
The trim pieces after removal and cleanup with Starbrite Teak Cleaner. The front eyebrow has also been sanded with 120 grit.
Close-up halfway during sanding – cleaned but not sanded on the left, sanded on the right.
First layer of Cetol applied to one eyebrow. Amazing how much better the wood looks already.
Close-up on the first layer of Cetol.
One layer of Cetol on the handrails.
While the Cetol dries, a second round of cleaning and light sanding (300 grit) removed what was left of the old sealant.
Holes for the old handrail screws plugged with epoxy.
Holes on the cabin side also plugged with epoxy.
After applying 3 layers of “Natural Teak” Cetol, it’s time for the two “Gloss” coats – this is the first one.
The starboard handrail re-installed with fresh sealant and new screws in re-drilled holes.
The final result, port side.
The final result, starboard side.
A closer view of the reinstalled handrail and eyebrow (starboard).
Applying Sikaflex 291 LOT to the side of the cabin can be really messy. The trick is first to mask absolutely everything, eyebrow included.
One final step: hammering in, sanding, and painting bungs to cover screw holes. 3/8″ were an almost perfect fit.
One last shot showing the Cetol gleaming in the evening sun.
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