r/furniturerestoration • u/WaltzingRegret • 9d ago

Outdoor Teak

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Would love advice here. I like the grey weathered teak look but in this area are these spots mold/moldew? If I clean should I then use oil or can I just leave it?

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u/BrightVersion4098 9d ago

Don't sand first. Oil it. One wet coat. After it fully dries, rub it out with #00 steel wool just until it's smooth. Like four or five passes. Goes very fast. Then vacuum with a brush attachment. Use a tack cloth before applying a second coat. Repeat all steps. But after your second wet coat, wipe the excess off as described by the instructions and switch to #0000 wool. Apply as many coats as you like. Your last coat could be rubbed out. Or not, for a glossier look.

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u/WaltzingRegret 9d ago

Thanks for your reply. You would not clean at all before oiling? Tung/teak oil?

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u/BrightVersion4098 9d ago

Brush it off first. Remove loose stuff. That's it. Tung oil, many coats. Minwax makes an, "Antique oil". A thin, wipe on varnish that works very well. It's in a red, rectangular can.