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Cetol Marine Wood Finish
Bring out wood's natural shine!
Enhances and protects the natural beauty of interior and exterior wood. Semi-transparent finish prevents weathering and repels water. Easy to use just wash wood thoroughly and apply. Three coats are recommended for the first application, followed by annual touchups. Apply by brush only no sanding required. A fine orange-brown translucent finish is left use alone or with Cetol overcoat. Coverage: 85 sq.ft./qt. Quarts.
- Recommended Usage: Exterior and interior, above water
- Formulation: Synthetic wood finish
- Application Method: Brush only (no sanding required between coats)
- Number of Coats Recommended: Bare wood: three coats; previous Cetol finish: one coat annually
- Drying Time: To touch: 3 to 4 hrs @ 68°F 65%RH; overcoat: 24hrs.
- Color: Marine Light: Amber; Marine: Amber with Orange/Brown
- Coverage: 85sq.ft./qt., 340sq.ft./gal.
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by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Repels water (6)
- Durable (5)
- Easy clean-up (5)
- Color retention (4)
- Excellent gloss (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Classic boat owner (3), Cruiser (3)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Repels water
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
Great for small amount of wood that we have on our sailboat. When on easily and looks great.
Pros
- Color retention
- Durable
- Durable Long
- Excellent gloss
- Long Lasting
- Repels water
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
To achieve the best results, I usually remove any old varnish by sanding. If not, the Cetol will not penetrate those spots, and leave splotches. Also, use several light coats, instead of one heavy coat. Too heavy, and it can get uneven and gooey. On smooth exposed areas, I use a green scotch bright pad in between coats to smooth it out, then wipe down, and reapply. Good stuff.
Pros
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Excellent gloss
- Repels water
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
I have a '72 Tartan with wood coamings and rails, and also a powerboat with teak swim ladder in freshwater. Cetol is "every other year" answer to varnish blues. Best is that it wipes off of white fiberglass with mineral sprits and a paper towel. Been using Cetol for over 6 years. it's magic!
Pros
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Repels water
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
Installed 4 coats on my railings. I mixed 4 parts of Teak and 1 part Light. Perfect color and it's easy to apply. Looks great after a year in the rain.
Pros
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Excellent gloss
- Repels water
Cons
Best Uses
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
Wish I had discovered this product sooner.Had been
using it for over six years.Straight forward application,easier than varnishes.Just bought two
cans at West marine at a great price, for this time planned rejuvenation!.When done you know well,
that everyone at the marina is going to complement you boat!.(not you or sikkens)
Pros
- Easy clean-up
- Excellent gloss
- Repels water
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cetol Marine Wood Finish:
I've been using this stuff on my Cape Dory 25 for about 10 years now. Once I've applied about 4 coats, it lasts for several years. Gets lots of compliments, too. To redo, I just lightly prep the teak and reapply a few more coats. Great stuff and I don't have to go through all the issues with varnish.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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El Cid, Ensenada, Baja, MX
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Best to apply 2-3 coats of Cetol Marine and then build up the next layers with Cetol Gloss. Then you only have to touch up the gloss which is very easy to do.
I used the oils and they did not last. This will! This is worth every penny.
For years, we tried staining, varnishing, and even oiling our brightwork. For varnish, the wood required extensive, tedious, and time-consuming preparation (usually including removal from the boat). The oil never seemed to provide an attractive finish.
Cetol is the logical choice for those who prefer their bright work to be truly bright with minimal annual care following initial application.
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