Starbrite Teak Sealer - Any Regrets?

[CrystalSurf]

I've been using the Amazon Teak oil for the past few years, but I'm considering doing the Starbrite Tropical Teak Sealer this year. To anyone who has/is using this: do you have any regrets? Also, what colour did you use? Natural Light or Classic Teak? I don't want it to be orange.

Also, I haven't seen any comments to suggest that it is slippery. It's not, right?

Thanks!

[Levi900RR]

I think my opinion on this is known, but just to make sure...

Its the best thing that's ever happened to me. I used the Natural teak color. Not slippery at all.

[skyskier]

Superior to anything else I have tried.

[jrvs23]

Just used it this year. Refurbished whole platform and sanded it with 60 grit so it shouldn't be slippery.

Here is the post on my project with some pics of how it turned out.

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/54242-project-complete/

[BFresh]

Sanded mine down over the winter and put a couple coats of the Starbrite Tropical Teak Sealer on. It is now less orange and more reddish - I like it. It definitely feels more like an oil than a sealer to me.

Here's a before and after pic, the after pic is inside so the lighting doesn't quite give it the deeper red it has in the sun.

[Brodie]

Yep. I switched to the Starbright Sealer a couple years ago after using teak oil for 15+ years. I wish I had known about this stuff sooner!!!

[jwl019]

My only regret is that I didn't start using this stuff sooner! It holds up longer than just using oil.

[DUKENO1]

I guess you guys have boats that are exposed to the sun most of the season? The reason I ask is my boat is a trailer queen. I have to tow to any lake so it stays in covered storage except when I am using it. When I bought my boat new, I started putting teak oil on the platform. I would put a coat of it on before putting away after each outing. My teak has always looked like a piece of furniture to the point that my friends make fun of me. I have only sanded it twice. Once I sanded it with 80 grit or so because it was too slippery. I sanded it again over this past winter because I spilled something on it that left a quarter sized stain and had eaten through the oil. I have never had to deal with the problems that I see people having with their teak. It has been probably the easiest thing on my boat to maintain. I am just curious as to the reason for the need for the sealants and why the regular teak oil hasn't worked for some? I know some bought used and had to refinish neglected platforms etc.

[tvano]

switched to the Classic Starbrite Tropical Teak Sealer last year.

good stuff.

still end up w scuff marks through the sealer where we stand to load up the slalom ski.

imho it's slightly better than starbrite teak oil, no huge gains but better.

realize that you will be purchasing a special solvent/remover to get the stuff off.

[jonredcorn]

Keep in mind that the Tropical Teak Oil Sealer comes in two colors when recommending it...

I get the "Classic Teak" and I really like it.

Underway...

Sunny day:

Cloudy Day:

Edited May 5, 2015 by jonredcorn

[Levi900RR]

I guess you guys have boats that are exposed to the sun most of the season? The reason I ask is my boat is a trailer queen. I have to tow to any lake so it stays in covered storage except when I am using it. When I bought my boat new, I started putting teak oil on the platform. I would put a coat of it on before putting away after each outing. My teak has always looked like a piece of furniture to the point that my friends make fun of me. I have only sanded it twice. Once I sanded it with 80 grit or so because it was too slippery. I sanded it again over this past winter because I spilled something on it that left a quarter sized stain and had eaten through the oil. I have never had to deal with the problems that I see people having with their teak. It has been probably the easiest thing on my boat to maintain. I am just curious as to the reason for the need for the sealants and why the regular teak oil hasn't worked for some? I know some bought used and had to refinish neglected platforms etc.

I don't want to have to oil my platform every time I use my boat. I put a coat of sealer on once a year.

[Asmodeus2112]

I guess you guys have boats that are exposed to the sun most of the season? The reason I ask is my boat is a trailer queen. I have to tow to any lake so it stays in covered storage except when I am using it. When I bought my boat new, I started putting teak oil on the platform. I would put a coat of it on before putting away after each outing. My teak has always looked like a piece of furniture to the point that my friends make fun of me. I have only sanded it twice. Once I sanded it with 80 grit or so because it was too slippery. I sanded it again over this past winter because I spilled something on it that left a quarter sized stain and had eaten through the oil. I have never had to deal with the problems that I see people having with their teak. It has been probably the easiest thing on my boat to maintain. I am just curious as to the reason for the need for the sealants and why the regular teak oil hasn't worked for some? I know some bought used and had to refinish neglected platforms etc.

I'm with you on this, oiling the teak has been a part of normal cleaning and has worked well. I have brought many platforms back from the dread that apparently sat on the lift for years without any care. I can see that it would be nice to not worry about it, but I don't like the slightly orange color and opaque painted look the sealer gives and prefer the natural grain/color of the wood. But this is totally just my opinion....

I can see how oiling the teak once in a while if your boat is on a lift could be a pain. I'm a trailer boater as well for the time being, so it's pretty easy to throw some oil on it.

Edited May 5, 2015 by Asmodeus2112

[Levi900RR]

Freedom

[Brodie]

I don't want to have to oil my platform every time I use my boat. I put a coat of sealer on once a year.

My thoughts exactly!!

[CrystalSurf]

Yes, my boat stays moored all summer...so it's not really conducive to re-oiling. It sounds like most people are using the "Classic Teak" colour. Has anyone used the "Natural Light"? Any pictures of it?

[Asmodeus2112]

Yes, my boat stays moored all summer...so it's not really conducive to re-oiling. It sounds like most people are using the "Classic Teak" colour. Has anyone used the "Natural Light"? Any pictures of it?

It should be fine for 3 weeks!

[DUKENO1]

I'm with you on this, oiling the teak has been a part of normal cleaning and has worked well. I have brought many platforms back from the dread that apparently sat on the lift for years without any care. I can see that it would be nice to not worry about it, but I don't like the slightly orange color and opaque painted look the sealer gives and prefer the natural grain/color of the wood. But this is totally just my opinion....

I can see how oiling the teak once in a while if your boat is on a lift could be a pain. I'm a trailer boater as well for the time being, so it's pretty easy to throw some oil on it.

Thanks, yeah I was just curious. It literally takes me less than 2 minutes to slap a coat of oil on mine but I get why those folks with boats on lifts wouldn't want

to fool with it. I actually enjoy putting coat of oil on mine ....last thing I do before backing the boat into its home. The smell of teak oil reminds me of summer!

I am glad that there are other options for folks as well and just glad that teak hasn't completely gone the way of the dodo bird. Old school is cool.....

[nyryan2001]

Superior to anything else I have tried.

Skyskier- tried to send you a PM but your box is full

[TCdave]

I was planning on sealing mine this winter but I never got around to it. I will continue using the mcguires teak oil for this season. I put a spray nozzle on the bottle it comes in and just spray it down every 3rd or 4th outing.

Edited May 6, 2015 by TCdave

[Asmodeus2112]

I'm sorry, I've posted this before, so ya'll have probably seen this. But after refurbing my boats teak I was surprised that there were two different colors of wood used to make it. I really like the natural look and couldn't bring myself to put the sealer on...

[Bozboat]

Interesting that my wedge door is hinged on the front opposite from yours.

Edited May 6, 2015 by Bozboat

[Levi900RR]

I thought FOR SURE, my wedge door hinged like yours Boz, but after digging up a pic its the opposite.

[longbeard]

The very worst that could happen is that you apply the teak sealer, don't like it and sand it off. I however love it.

[Asmodeus2112]

Interesting that my wedge door is hinged on the front opposite from yours.

Hmmm. Maybe they switched some year later to avoid it hitting the transom when open?

[John I.]

Interesting that my wedge door is hinged on the front opposite from yours.

Mine is hinged at the front as well.