Interlux IVA316/QT Cetol Natural Teak Varnish - Quart

I got this to revarnish the 60 year old mahogany seats in my Boston Whaler. It is very forgiving and the color evens out all the old scars and discolorations. It is easy to apply and it dried fast. It looks great!

Much like the debate over the best motor oil, the best car, and so on, sailors and cruisers could spend hours debating whether to use this product or some other type of varnish. I am here to tell you that this product lasts forever when properly applied in the Florida sun and brutal weather. I applied to my teak hand rails three years ago and the Cetol finish still shines like new. I use the teak product with three or four coats of the gloss product on top. In my opinion, it can’t be beat.

Sikkens products are the best, made quick work of refinishing the teak on our boat!

All I can rate so far is the application and initial result. Very pleased so far with results on my teak patio furniture. The color is a bit darker than "natural" on my teak, but looks good without unpleasant orange cast. Somewhat shiny without the optional clear coat additional product. Cetol product doesn't appear to separate much (if at all) in the can so stirring is minimal. Applies easily and seems forgiving in terms of brush strokes, wind blown debris, etc. If you don't keep a good "wet edge" there can be blobs and streaks, so it seems you need to go start-to-finish on a particular piece of furniture. Must avoid temptation to rush ahead with additional coat before allowing complete 24 hours of drying time. But subsequent coats definitely improve the look without deepening the color noticeably. Certainly this is way more work than a quick power washing and a wipe of teak oil, but hopefully the durability will make it worth it. Boat owners say it should last,a and I have my fingers crossed.

After experiencing severe issues with incompatibility between the new PPG/Sikkens Cetol SRD and older Sikkens Cetol finishes, I made a trip to my local marine hardware store to see what they use on boats - and discovered Sikkens Cetol Marine. Not only is this product superior to the Sikkens Cetol product I used previously (but also about twice the price!), it appears to be compatible. Despite the PPG Cetol SRD can instructions not to apply over other finishes, I was told by several "authorized' dealers that they are compatible - with DISASTROUS results (smeared, sagging finish that became opaque and peeled off after about 6 months). SInce then I discovered the Sikkens ProLuxe University Product Training Manual online which notes that PPG Cetol SRD can only be applied over bare wood or properly treated wood previously coated with Cetol SRD finish (NaOH wash, power wash, Oxalic acid neutralizing wash, power wash, 3 days drying minimum). If you are uncertain about which Sikkens products are compatible, I suggest reading this very helpful online manual rather than relying on authorized dealers who often only carry Cetol SRD and appear to be unaware of these problems.

I restore marine teak in South Florida for a living. I use Cetol Natural Teak frequently and it's very easy to use. I usually thin the first coat then use full strength for the second through the fourth coats(I add the extra coat due to thinking the first coat. Then I follow up with two coats of the gloss. It's quite water resistant and lasts the longest in the brutal sun here. It's got a nice color, really not orange at all. It goes on easily and smooth and it dries very quickly. Plus you don't need to sand in between coats.

Been using this product for nearly 25 yrs. on my teak Chinese junk, and it still holds up to my expectations. This despite brutal marine environmental conditions of beating sun, winds, rains, and salty sea spray. Holds up for years before it it needs refinishing. Good stuff and it holds its color well. Multiple coats are critical tho.

It came over 3/4 empty. The seller has been screwing me over for almost 2 months now. Keep saying they are sending a replacement.

Is the real thing, not the best price, but this product is a must for any boat owner that has wood onboard.

Paid for one gallon $179 only got a quart. Can’t return or get money back. (Toxic product shipping rules) The one star is for the SELLER not Sikkens which is a 5star+ product l’ve used for many years to maintain a cedar deck more than 20 years old. Looking for another seller.