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I'm in the process of refinishing all teak components on my Outrage 18 and have a few questions.

The large front louvered door came apart easily. All I had to do was slowly work the frame members apart using a small chisel. They had teak dowels holding the assembly frame together. I was then able to sand all door components.

Now I am ready to sand the small side louvered door; however, it isn't assembled the same way as the larger door. There are teak dowels that have been inserted through the sides and then routered with the rest of the door panel. I am ready to try to sand the door without dismantling it; however, am convinced that I will not do as good a job. Has anyone disassembled this door, and how?

My second question is with regards to finish. The teak came out looking good after sanding; however, there are some pieces darker than others. Should I use teak cleaner and/or brightner before applying teak oil? I have heard that these chemicals can hurt the wood.

Thanks,

Mike

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Mike,

I did not take either of the doors on my console apart and I think they came out looking fine. It is a pain to sand the louvers but it can be done, use folded sandpaper or wrap it around a paint stick or shim.
As for the differences in the wood color, that gives the piece character please don't try to bleach or lighten that away. Do make sure that you have sanded back to good clean teak and go for it.

Here is a shot of my large console door and yes some of the slats are different colors.

http://kamie.homelinux.org/kamie/html...ry_28.html

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Mike,

I have finished teak doors both ways, apart and not apart.
They came out looking good both ways.
I only take them apart if they are already loose.

Like kamie says, you need something small to get in between the louvers.
I used a putty knife wrapped with sandpaper. Worked good for me.

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Mike-

I used CitriStrip. Especially in corners of the louvers. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and used a green scrubby (and plastic putty knife) under running water. It really gave me a jump on the heavy residue. I let the wood dry and then sanded and applied Amazon Teak oil.

CitriStrip is available at Home Depot or Lowes for about $12. It is a very mild product.

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Thanks for the input guys!

I'm glad that I didn't try to pry the frame apart as I think I could have done some damage. It will be a little slower than the first door; however, the finished product will look great.

I will also refrain from chemicals.

Thanks again,

Mike