Cleaning Up Teak Plywood
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Lou_tribal
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Depending type and state of the plywood you risk to delaminate the veneer if using water.
I would use a bunch of rag with solvent to wipe out the dirt. Don't over wipe and use a clean part each time or you risk the dissolved dirt ti impregnate the wood veneer.
Cleaning wood while preserving it is not an easy thing...
L
I would use a bunch of rag with solvent to wipe out the dirt. Don't over wipe and use a clean part each time or you risk the dissolved dirt ti impregnate the wood veneer.
Cleaning wood while preserving it is not an easy thing...
L
Lou_tribal
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Don't know what kind of gunk you want to clean but I would try first something gentle like denatured alcohol, and move to something more "aggressive" like naphtha if not doing it and so on.
More volatile is the solvent less chance it will soak the dirt into the wood.
However some solvent can have adverse effect on some finish like whitening varnish, dissolving shellac etc.
L
More volatile is the solvent less chance it will soak the dirt into the wood.
However some solvent can have adverse effect on some finish like whitening varnish, dissolving shellac etc.
L
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Howard Products "Restor a Finish" https://www.howardproducts.com/product/restor-a-finish/ might work.
I have used mineral turpentine to remove heavy wax buildup,and dirt, from a small mahogany table(a Pembroke) I bought, the finish survived my efforts.
Alcohol might dissolve the finish. Are you sure it`s just oiled, no finish. I doubt shellac was used on boat interiors in 1985.
Golden rule,try it somewhere inconspicuous first.
I have used mineral turpentine to remove heavy wax buildup,and dirt, from a small mahogany table(a Pembroke) I bought, the finish survived my efforts.
Alcohol might dissolve the finish. Are you sure it`s just oiled, no finish. I doubt shellac was used on boat interiors in 1985.
Golden rule,try it somewhere inconspicuous first.
Datenight
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Mac,
If using a solvent my first try like Lou would be alcohol. From there I usually go to lacquer thinner. Wear a respirator.
I would still try the TSP first as it will release dirt rather than drive it in. If you use solvent change rags often as Lou said.
Rob
If using a solvent my first try like Lou would be alcohol. From there I usually go to lacquer thinner. Wear a respirator.
I would still try the TSP first as it will release dirt rather than drive it in. If you use solvent change rags often as Lou said.
Rob
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" I'll try in this order TSP," good choice,,
If you live in an area where purchasing TSP is restricted , machine dish washing powder is usually TSP.
Housecleaning / repainting is not considered essential but dish washing machines are.
If you live in an area where purchasing TSP is restricted , machine dish washing powder is usually TSP.
Housecleaning / repainting is not considered essential but dish washing machines are.
Datenight
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Murphy's will leave a residue that may keep finish from adhering. If you want to coat after cleaning with Murphy's you will have to remove the "oil". However the look after Murphy's may be the look you want.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions on re finishing.
Rob
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions on re finishing.
Rob
C lectric
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That may be why it works for us. We only oil the interior wood. The varnish stays outside.
MichaelD
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My interior is oiled teak. I had pretty good results using Guardsman Lemon oil (brand probably not crucial) and a nylon scrubber, followed by a teak oil rub.
A couple spots that are really dark didn’t completely clean up, but it mostly glows.
My interior is oiled teak. I had pretty good results using Guardsman Lemon oil (brand probably not crucial) and a nylon scrubber, followed by a teak oil rub.
A couple spots that are really dark didn’t completely clean up, but it mostly glows.
Pcpete
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I’ve had good success with “Clorox” wipes and the parallel products. They do remove the oil and get to a reasonably clean surface on my cabinets. For buildups on hand rails and fiddles where the oil finish is long gone, they cut most of the grime that’s going to clog sandpaper and get me to a surface I can work easily.
Juggerknot
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I've cleaned some built up crud successfully on several occasions with either lemon or orange oil, moisturizes, cleans and smells great when you are done...
