Matting agent-Cetol

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Good afternoon all,
I either haven't found the right matte Cetol product or it isn't made. The interior teak on Savasa is a matte (non shiny) finish. I want to do some touch-up but the Cetol I have is much too shiny. Is there something I can add to dull-down this product. Thanks...Peter
 
They produce a satin, a natural teak and a glossy finish.
 
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Originally posted by Capt. Bill1

Not that I'm aware of. Are you sure what is on there now is Cetol?

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You might consider something like Epiphnanes Wood Finish Matte. Have you tried calling the boat manufacturer to see what they used?
 
Good morning,
Capt. Bill...I'm pretty sure the coating is NOT Cetol but we tend to use Cetol for its ease of application and re-coat. After 33 years the finish, which is matte throughout the boat, is wearing thin in a few places and I'd like to replicate the original look. Previous owners??? have left ports open and the finish below these has degraded due to rain damage-not terribly serious but I'd like to re-coat the wood for protection.
I have no idea how or what Cheoy Lee finished the wood with but we like the matte finish. I do know there is some sort of matting/dulling agent that is, or used to be, available and internet searches have proven futile unless I purchase (minimum order) 3 TONNES.
Bliss, I'm aware of the Cetol offerings, just looking for something less glossey and satin is still a bit too glossey.
Thanks, Peter
 
I would not use Cetol over another finish. For interior wood work I like to use a one part satin or flat poly. I find them long lasting, easy to use, water proof and inexpensive to buy. In most cases I can put 2 or 3 coats on with out sanding between every coat and never have any adhesion issues.
 
Interior may well be just an oil finish. Try wet sanding a teak oil like dalys in with 400 grit wet dry sandpaper. That's a classic finish.
 
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Originally posted by Ghost

Interior may well be just an oil finish. Try wet sanding a teak oil like dalys in with 400 grit wet dry sandpaper. That's a classic finish.

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Given the age of the boat, that's a good guess. The OP suggested a lacquer. We used Minwax Tung Oil to touch up some of the interior of our Hatt, they also make a teak oil. Good idea to start with that.
 
You can be sure about one thing, it is not cetol!

There are no benefit in using cetol inside and even cetol light is too orangey on large surfaces. It s fine in rails but not on doors etc

Problem is that previous owners may have used non original finishes along the years so you've going to have to try different things. Older hAtteras for instance had an oil finish but many incl mine have been varnishes over the years
 
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Originally posted by Ghost

Interior may well be just an oil finish. Try wet sanding a teak oil like dalys in with 400 grit wet dry sandpaper. That's a classic finish.

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Quite frankly I wouldn't waste my time with an oil finish. Little or no water, alcohol or stain resistance.

But if you do try it, be sure you don't sand through any veneer that may have been sanded down thin previously.
 
The finish that has little or no water, alcohol or stain resistance on my boat still looks pretty good 31 years later. Must be fluke.
 
Greetings all,
Thanks for all the input. I suppose I'll have to re-think my options. OK then, any other suggestions ie: brand names for example? As I mentioned, some minor damage to horizontal surfaces which I did re-do with satin Cetol, to seal, but again still too shiney for my liking.
Peter
 
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