What product do you use for oiling your teak?
Posted by the_mustard_king@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 11 comments
The wood on my boat could use a nice refresh as the weather warms up with more sun and I’m burdened by choice.
I don’t have a full teak deck, just handrails, gunwhale tops, and some benches in the cockpit.
Any recommendations? Not sure if hardware store teak oil for outdoor furniture is enough, but not sure which marine specific one might be best
Arizona_Sailor@reddit
Whatever you put on teak is merely cosmetic. Just clean the dirt off with water & a brush across the grain.
chogarth@reddit
Mix pine tar, linseed oil and turpentine. Add bees wax for uv protection. Holy hell does it look amazing.
lentil_soup_24_7@reddit
Boiled linseed oil on anything wood on mine.
One-Payment434@reddit
soft soap/green soap. Cheaper than teak oil, and works just as well.
Full-Photo5829@reddit
TeakGuard
the_mustard_king@reddit (OP)
This looks promising for sure
Lowcountry25@reddit
Definitely clean it thoroughly before you oil it. I think any teak oil is as good as the next.
Ninja_Wrangler@reddit
I have Star brite teak cleaner, brightener, and oil (sold as a kit). But you can just buy the oil if that's what you need. The other 2 parts are useful if your teak is really dirty or gray
the_mustard_king@reddit (OP)
All right, thanks! I’ll check those out
boatslut@reddit
Ummm oil that you use on your teak ... Teak oil? Or linseed oil & turpentine
the_mustard_king@reddit (OP)
I meant more as in supplier/brand