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The previous owner of my new boat was very good about keeping the teak oiled, but perhaps a little bit to liberally. I have stains all around the base of the console, on the console itself, and around the stern where the swim platform was. Joe gave me some advice which I tried (Barkeepers Friend) by making a paste and letting it soak for 3 to 4 mins. I then used a stiff brush, but it didn’t even take a shade off of the stain. :( Any other ideas would be welcome, as I’m very particular about my boats, and can’t stand stains or any other signs of shoddy upkeep. I have found you can remove it with 900 grit sandpaper, but that won’t work with my non skid, unless I want sanded down non skid. :@

Duf B)

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mabye a teak cleaner would work, the kind that is used to remove stain from the wood. i dont know how aggressive that is though, it may damage the gelcoat.

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duf,

I meant 3 or 4 hours ........ :D
Mix it around, let it set, scrub it in, let it set... etc., etc.....

It takes out heavy rust stains that have been on the floor for years. Not sure about the teak oil however.

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Have you tried Oven Cleaner? I have never used it but, I know it strips bottom paint off. I assume it was strip the oil off with some scrubbing.

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Holy teak oil Batman!! 3 to 4 hours?!?!? Wow, well, no harm in trying as the work is the same as long as it doesn't dry to concrete! :o If you noted in the pictures, it is literally everywhere and one way or the other, i'm agoin to fix it. :p

I'm also adding the picture of the whaler owners manual and the wood diagram i found behind the radio.


Duf B)