Mike talk with Bob AZURA On Thu, Nov 1, 2018 at 3:12 PM Gary Nylander via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Don’t use steel wool, brass wool instead – no rusting. > > Gary > > 30-1 > > > > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> *On Behalf Of *Hoyt, > Mike via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:48 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Interior varnish issues > > > > The interior of Persistence has a lot of varnished teak and the finish has > generally held up very well in the 31 years since it was applied in 1987. > However we are beginning to notice a few spots that may or may not have > been due to water damage at a some point > > > > In one location there is a black stain in the wood under the varnish. I > have sanded the surface finish away and the black goes into the wood some. > This is a marine ply teak section so is likely a thin veneer so sanding > through this surface stain is not really an option. I am thinking of using > something like mineral spirits and have read also that toothpaste and > baking soda scrubbed with a toothbrush may help. This stain is obviously > from past water intrusion. The varnish looked good but the stain was on > underlying teak. > > > > A second issue we are noting in several areas is a chalky yellowing of the > varnish in small patchy sections. Am suspecting this may also be due to > water damage and it appears to be a discoloration of the varnish more than > the underlying teak veneer. Initial light sanding removed a lot of this > but after applying a thinned coat of varnish it is apparent that more prep > work is or was needed. Have been considering continued light sanding, also > perhaps paint thinner and fine steel wool or even the above mentioned > toothpaste and baking soda scrub. What is the collective wisdom on the > cause of this type of varnish failure (water?) and the best way to get to > bare wood without damaging the underlying thin veneer? > > > > Although this is a Carol Marine built boat rather than built by C&C I am > confident many on this list have encountered these issues and come up with > excellent ideas for the best results > > > > Thanks > > > > Mike > > Persistence > > 1987 Frers 33 #16 > > Halifax, NS > > > > … and for the C&C connection … > > Former family boats > > 1974 Paceship P23 (C&C designed) > > 1981 C&C 36 > > 1979 Niagara 26 (Hinterhoeller designed and built) > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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