[chesapeake46]

Originally Posted by jerryd

Update,
The bare teak still has the color of wood, maybe a stronger solution of bleach is needed?
Jerryd

Hi,
The freshly sanded teak will have an orangeish (? ) color until it fades, if you leave it natural or until you put some type of coating on it
It won't be silver or gray until it fades.

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by chesapeake46

Hi,
The freshly sanded teak will have an orangeish (? ) color until it fades, if you leave it natural or until you put some type of coating on it
It won't be silver or gray until it fades.

If I remember correctly, there is a product out there called "bleach it" or something along those lines, that will take all of the coloring out of the teak.......I saw Merritt's using it a long time ago.

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by chesapeake46

Hi,
The freshly sanded teak will have an orangeish (? ) color until it fades, if you leave it natural or until you put some type of coating on it
It won't be silver or gray until it fades.

If I remember correctly, there is a product out there called "bleach it" or something along those lines, that will take all of the coloring out of the teak.......I saw Merritt's using it a long time ago.

You can also use Oxalic acid to bleach wood.

[jerryd]

Thanks Capt J,
I do know about Oxalic acid wood bleach $7.99 lb at the hardware store. I does raise the grain though. I might give it a try this weekend.
thanks jerry

[coastalgeorge]

HEY JERRY' how did the teak come out? And were you able to launch Sunday, weather was sure on your side. Hope it all goes well and will contact you privately to meet you at your vessel.Thanks again for your help.
George

[jerryd]

Well George, I didn't get to the oxalic acid this weekend. The teak looks good. Spent the day hooking up the water, ice marker, etc, etc. Call me anytime.