gt2003 18 Report post Posted December 21, 2017 I am buying a used ski boat with a Teak swim platform that will need to be redone. Will this be a oxalic/EFC 38 and Citralic type thing with some type of teak oil stain afterwards or is there a better system to use? The platform is removable from the boat if that matters. Thanks 1 Beth n Rod reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 24, 2017 Can't be specific without seeing the condition of the platform and the coating installed. Got pics? Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted December 24, 2017 I don't have the boat in my possession yet. I should have it in the next couple of weeks. When I get it I'll post and go from there. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted January 25, 2018 It's bare wood, maybe some old, old teak oil but that's it. It's pretty weathered but the wood is in good shape. I'm planning to use restore-a-deck as the sealer store has free shipping on it. I've used efc-38/citralic in the past. Will I notice a difference? Do you expect I'll be happy with the restore-a-deck? Thanks, Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 Here is a picture of it. As mentioned, the wood is Teak and in good shape. Is restore-a-deck a good option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 Absolutely.....not. That product will only hold up well if you can coat all 6 sides of the board to limit dynamic changes in the wood and even then if it is going to be subject to salt water...disaster. Most often, a teak oil is the best option to keep the wood moisturized in the interim but will need to be done up to 2x a year to maintain the look. If the boat is covered when not in use and the craft is only for occasional use, just give the decking a light sanding to keep it from getting rough from drying out and leave it bare. But by no means would I ever recommend restore-a-deck or any similar product on a hardwood like teak. Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 @Beth n Rod Are you talking about the cleaner/brightener restore-a-deck, similar to efc-38/citralic? That's what I was referring to, not any kind of stain/polyurethane etc. I just thought I would clean it and brighten it before I used the teak oil. If this isn't necessary I will just sand then oil. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted January 26, 2018 If it is important, the boat will only be used in Fresh Water, never in salt water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted January 28, 2018 gt2003, Thank you for that clarification. yes, clean with a sodium hydroxide based cleaner and neutralize with an acid. I mistakenly leaped to the conclusion of the deck coating product of same name. Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt2003 18 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 Thanks. Will get this ordered today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
