Refurbishing teak railings

[kflod]

Hi,
I would like to remove my teak rails to do a proper refurbishing. However they seem to be quite stuck in the end caps... Any ideas? Heat blower?

 

[SKYCHENEY]

The end caps are full of 5200. The only way to get them out is heat.

 

[kflod]

The end caps are full of 5200. The only way to get them out is heat.

OK, thanks!
Once it's out, what is the recommended way to clean out the end caps? Acetone or any other solvent? I'll of course try to mechanical removal with the help of heat first. I am not familiar with 5200, never seen it in Norway...

 

[oscarvan]

It is often said that if you never plan on removing it, use 5200.

There's a thread about removing it here.....

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/removal-of-3m-5200-a-11464.html

 

[kflod]

It is often said that if you never plan on removing it, use 5200.

There's a thread about removing it here.....

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/removal-of-3m-5200-a-11464.html

Ahh, but of course ☺ Thanks, I'll try!

 

[kjcampos]

Hi,
I would like to remove my teak rails to do a proper refurbishing. However they seem to be quite stuck in the end caps... Any ideas? Heat blower?

hi i had my rails done last year right just where they are and the company that did them were marvelous they are like glass now and they did not need to be removed....


Joe
1981 56' MY
Lake Gloria II

 

[SKYCHENEY]

hi i had my rails done last year right just where they are and the company that did them were marvelous they are like glass now and they did not need to be removed....


Joe
1981 56' MY
Lake Gloria II

They don't need to be removed, but I find it is easier to remove them if there are in real bad shape. You don't have to work around all of the stantions that way.

 

[kflod]

They just need sanding, but as it is currently being zero degrees Fahrenheit outside, working ON the boat is not my preference

 

[oscarvan]

They just need sanding, but as it is currently being zero degrees Fahrenheit outside, working ON the boat is not my preference

I have been to your the Southern part of your country. The only time I would consider doing this job is the last week of July, or the first week of August. Just kidding, I've experienced some beautiful fall and spring weather.