I hear that polysulfide caulks are best for bedding hardware and teak on fiberglass. 5200 breaks down in sun and cracks penetrate into concealed areas. Don't like teak oils -- they always look dull and heavy. Personal preference though. I did mine on my Monty with varnish -- wiped down the cleaned and brightened teak with acetone to remove some of the natural teak oil. Thinned first coat of varnish with mineral spirits. Will require maintenance, esp if you are in saltwater and hard sun, but no more than teak oil, and it looks lots better. Will be wonderful when you are done -- like the boat is wearing a tux. Robbin Roddewig <robbin.roddewig@verizon.net> wrote: Hello all, after putting in a line organizer and repairing the part of the deck that came with the tabernacle I am removing and refinishing the teak loop handles and other removable teak parts. Two questions, should I be using teak oil on these parts or Cetol? What would hold up better and what would be the differences? Also, should I use some 3M 4200 sealant when putting these back or 3M silicone or nothing, as was done previously? Thanks in advance! Robbin
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