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Varnish on wooden yacht

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by MountainGuy, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. MountainGuy, Mar 12, 2012
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    MountainGuy

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    I just wondered if you have any experience on how to best clean and polish your varnished and painted parts of your decks? I'vea little wooden yacht (see my avatar) from the 50's/60's. Took the boat over last year, but withaut "maintenance kit". Any tips welcome!
  2. AMG, Mar 12, 2012
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    The painted areas, you may polish if they are dull, but varnished parts you put on a couple of new coats of varnish with light sanding before each. To clean you can use almost anything, I am using the same soup as I have in my shower...
  3. sagharborskip, Mar 12, 2012
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    What SOUP do you use in your shower?
  4. AMG, Mar 12, 2012
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    It says Almond Soup..:D
  5. sagharborskip, Mar 12, 2012
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    Better than chicken noodle...