In following up to an older Oct post in which I inquired as to how much teak oil to use. There were two very helpful suggestions from tktoo and AdamFowler. I want to take the time to thank Adam for his recommendation of Scan*Care Teak Oil. I just finished a full day of oiling all my teak with it and Wow! what a difference it makes. I totally agree with Adam in his high regard for this product. It really penetrates, cleans, and protects the wood without leaving the usual oily residue. One easy coat with a light rub down and the teak looks terrific. I ordered the large bottle and I've hardly put a dent in it. That covered six chairs, one rocker, four end tables, three coffee tables, two credenza's, one desk, and one dining room table. My thanks to Adam and the DA forum for such helpful, professional info.
Might add that, regardless of this ringing endorsement, I am in no way affiliated with Scan-Care or any company that distributes it.
Flag vs Scan
Foxxxy,
How's the dry time on the Flag? That was one of the attributes of the Scan*Care that I really liked. After applying it with a light rub, it was dry to the touch in no time at all. Do have to admit the price is quite a bit better on the Flag than the Scan. Besides the unspecified, selected oils, the only difference in the solvents appears to be Isoparaffinic hydro carbons in the Scan and Gum Turpentine for the Flag.
UV
Just got off the phone with the importer for Scan-Care. There apparently isn't any UV light blocking stuff in it. Perhaps this is a good thing but I have some furniture in fairly sunny spots. Anyone have a product they like with UV protection?
This product looks promising:
http://www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/Teak-Oil.html
Star-Brite Teak Oil has a
version with UV blocking. You can get it at Ace Hardware stores and also some marine supply stores.
It has very little solvent in it. I suspect that the Scan oil has a lot of solvent if dries within minutes of application.
http://www.wholesalemarine.com/starbrite-premiumteak-oil.html?utm_source...
What's your teak oil association number?
Thanks for the link on the Star-Brite. I looked up the MSDS and I see it's a hydrotreated kerosene and linseed oil mixture.
Here's a response I got from the The Furniture Connoisseur:
"Our product uses only the highest quality [very clear] pure tung oil, and an all-natural solvent, which makes the product all-natural, containing NO petroleum products, no additives and no fillers. The UV protection provided is the natural UV protection that is an inherent quality of the pure tung oil."
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"Honestly, the teak is a naturally oily wood, which is what makes it the ideal timber for exterior use. You do not have to oil it to preserve it. The oil, despite what most people would like for you to believe, is more to preserve the color of the teak, rather than the teak itself. But yes, teak oil is the best choice for "preserving" teak."
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