Refinishing Interior Wood

[Capt Chad]

The factory wood on the interior of our 78 46C is still in excellent condition. But I would like to give it a little deeper gloss. What are my choices to give it a deeper shine? Poly? What kind of prep?

 

[Toolsntoys]

So from reading past treads on this topic it was stated that hatteras used a type of tongue oil and it required recoating from time to time since I had a mess on my hands from doing some remodel work in the master stateroom I was trying to match the old wood with new. I ended up using a red scotch bright pad and lacquer thinner to strip the old finish off before trying to match the new wood. I tried using something less strong like acetone or denatured alcohol and found it didn't do much. I then matched the color and used epifanes rubbed effect varnish. It came out real nice but it's a PITA. Its a love hate relationship lol. Now I'm faced with the delemia on what to do on the rest of the boat.

 

[Bob Bradley]

I put a coat of the Epiphanes Rubbed effect but didn't like it - wanted more gloss. Finally went with the regular Epiphanes high gloss - 4 coats - and am happy with the results.

 

[SEVEN]

I didn't do mine, it was completed by the prior owner. They stripped the finish, stained and used the hand rubbed varnish. 4 coats and it looks so rich. I love it and I was a die hard gloss guy.

 

[Capt Chad]

Bob, what kind of prep work did you do with the Epiphanes? I don't know what's currently on mine. I was hoping for something I could apply after a good scuff with a scotch brite and a wipedown with acetone.

 

[bobk]

If your finish is original, it is probably Watco Teak Oil. Available at Home Depot etc. You might try a panel with Watco and see if you like it after a few coats. It is easy to apply, but clean the wood first. Areas that look dark near walk ways probably have hand and finger oils on them Rubbing alcohol will do a good job of removing that and leave it ready to coat with oil. The more you add, the glossier it gets. Also search back for a post by Bob k (not me) for some good advice on finishes.

Bobk

 

[bigbill]

i cleaned my walls with a product called totally awesome and a scotchbright pad. came out like fresh wood then i coated with gloss varnish. you can get the totally awesome at dollar general.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Sams still has a few cans of original finish. I bought one a few months ago. They can't ship it because they do not have the hazmat certification, but you can pick it up in FTL.

 

[Tim Powell]

i use OLD ENGLISH furniture polish ( not the dark One)

 

[BobWaz]

On the paperwork of my 1987 40 double cabin, it states Watco teak oil was used. I keep a can on board and give a coat once in a while. Maintains a decent gloss. Grand Banks does a unique approach on their interiors. 4 coats of gloss varnish with 2 coats of satin on top. Still gives the appearance that you could sink your arm into the finish but with the satin on top hides any flaws and reduces reflection.

 

[Toolsntoys]

Epifanes recommends that you put gloss down first and then top coat with rubbed effect satin. I have a total of 7 coats on mine. The gloss is amber color The system gives a great look