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| Jeffrey Carter Apr 22, 2010 12:59:48 | tung n teak, marine grade Question 1. I'm leaning toward this product for wooden parts on my boat, including the white spruce spars and sitka pine main mast. Is it possible to add a bit of stain to this product. Or does it darken wood on its own. Question 2. Can this product be used in conjuction with other products, such as using a varnish on top. Especially for spars. Or is it good to go on its own. I ask this because pine and spruce are quite soft. Question 3. Finally, what would be alternatives to tung n teak that you carry. Mind you, I'm looking for a finish that can be easily touched up over time. Cheers, Jeff Carter |
| Mark Apr 22, 2010 14:49:48 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Jeffrey, Thank you for taking the time to put your questions on the forum. Because of folks like you, this is a valuable resource. 1. Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil will darken the wood as soon as it is wetted. It is the similar to the look that you get if you wetted the surface with any liquid. You can dab a bit of water or paint thinner onto the wood to see the look. Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil contains oils that are slightly amber, so the wood will look have a deep three-dimentional look once it is coated with the oil. You can add some colourant to the oil, or apply some stain prior to the oil. 2. You can apply a spar varnish over Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil, but once the spar varnish is applied you will no longer be able to use the Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil. Thus, it is best to use the Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil on its own and see how you like it. If you want to go with a varnish afterwards you are free to do so. 3. Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil is a penetrating oil finish. It soaks into the wood and polymerizes to a hard finish. Since Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung''n Teak Oil is applied with a rag and the excess is wiped off, there is very little finish that sits on the surface of the wood. Thus, you will need to reapply (frequency depends on sun, rain, etc.) every so often to maintain the look and protect the wood. If you are looking for a more durable (water resistant) finish, you could try Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish, a true spar varnish made from polymerized tung oil. Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish will not not peel or crack, but will eventually wear away. Recoating requires a minimum of cleaning and light sanding. |
| Jeffrey Carter Apr 22, 2010 15:13:40 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Thanks Mark |
| Brian Jul 15, 2011 19:18:43 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Can this product be tinted to a red finish and would it be sutible for coating marine grade fir plywood? Thx, Brian |
| Mark Jul 16, 2011 07:54:52 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Yes, you can a combination stain and tung'n teak oil finish. It can be applied to any wood surface |
| Becky Mar 22, 2012 16:29:30 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade I purchased this product for my teak furniture. I shook the can prior to starting and I've just noticed some solids. They are tiny and waxy but there is alot of them. Is this a problem? I'd hate to make the effort and not get the full protection of the material. Thanks in advance. Becky |
| Mark Mar 22, 2012 16:37:04 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Can you describe the solids in greater detail. What colour are they? Are they dispersed throughout or are they agglomerated? Does there happen to batch a 5 digit number on the top or bottom of the can, and if so, what is it? Have you applied this oil to a surface? Do the solids disappear easily when rubbed? |
| Becky Mar 22, 2012 16:53:25 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Boy you are quick! Thanks for that. They bits are white and are dispersed. batch # 24621509101122 I've applied the oil and they don't seem to be a problem. They are the consistency of softened butter. |
| Becky Mar 22, 2012 16:55:23 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade They do disappear easily when rubbed. |
| Mark Mar 22, 2012 18:58:15 | RE: tung n teak, marine grade Ah, just as I suspected. Some of the oils in this product can alternate their spacial relations. As a result, they go from being in a liquid state (oil) to a solid state (butter). If you warm the contents, or apply heat by rubbing, they will turn back into oil. You can apply this product with confidence that it will perform as it should. |