RC

"R. Constantine"

07/10/2004 3:24 AM

renewing teak

My mother in law has several pieces of teak furniture from thier time in
germany in the 60s. Over time, it has developed a sticky, dark filw which
she would like to remove. I dont think the wood has been stained but inot
sure what would have been used to finish or what will safely remove this
nasty film
any help?
rob


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LH

"Lew Hodgett"

in reply to "R. Constantine" on 07/10/2004 3:24 AM

07/10/2004 5:06 AM


"Constantine" writes:

>My mother in law has several pieces of teak furniture from thier time in
>germany in the 60s. Over time, it has developed a sticky, dark filw which
>she would like to remove. I dont think the wood has been stained but inot
>sure what would have been used to finish or what will safely remove this
>nasty film
>any help?

If this is truly Thai teak, then salt water and a soft brush will do
wonders.

It is the only thing that ever gets used on teaks decks of a proper yacht.

If it's some other kind of el-cheapo teak, then all bets are off.


HTH

Lew


b

in reply to "R. Constantine" on 07/10/2004 3:24 AM

06/10/2004 9:46 PM

On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 03:24:34 GMT, "R. Constantine"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>My mother in law has several pieces of teak furniture from thier time in
>germany in the 60s. Over time, it has developed a sticky, dark filw which
>she would like to remove. I dont think the wood has been stained but inot
>sure what would have been used to finish or what will safely remove this
>nasty film
>any help?
>rob


first thing to try is murphy's oil soap.


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