What should i use to protect wood in my boat?

Question

I have a wooden ski hole cover a wood glove box and wood on my swim platform. All the wood looks faded. I want to stain it and use some type of protective sealant. Should i just use regular stain and like thompsons water seal or is there something special i should use because its a boat?

Answer 1

If the wood is teak, you don't want to paint it with any varnish or or polyurethane.  Teak wood contains oils that bleed to the surface when exposed to sunlight.   If you seal it with any paint or varnish it will peel in time.   Proper treatment is to use a cleaner and oil designed for teak.  This also works on other wood that has never been painted or varnished.  I have attached a link to a 2 part kit that contains both the cleaner and oil that you need.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/sto...

Answer 2

A good eurathane wiil out last the wood , check that what stain you use is NOT water based ,o.k.? good luck , enjoy .

Answer 3

It is probably Teak. It will need to be cleaned. At that point you can use a polyurethane and it will look like a million bucks. Mine does. If it is not teak find out what it is. No matter what it will need to be cleaned with some chemicals before being sealed.

Answer 4

By golly... I think Josh M just gave you the very best answer!

So give him the credit...

#1 doesn't know what he is talking about...

#2 doesn't either

Take Josh's advice...  

You will be shocked, amazed, and very pleased with the result... it is quick, easy to do... and will look like new!