Custom teak swim step go to guy

[Gripside80]

Who is a go to teak swim step craftsman on the west coast…

These guys seem to have it pretty figured out but all the way out in FL.

Swim Platforms

highest quality custom teak woodwork for the marine and high end residential industries.

www.teakmarinewoodwork.com

Might just send them the templates if there isn’t anyone close. They seem to have it on lock down.

 

[4Waters]

I love the way freshly oiled teak looks

 

[PlumLoco]

I'm looking for someone who can do a little rehab on mine, or advise me on what to do with it. Hasn't been in the water in 7 years, but change is coming.

 

[Orange Juice]

I'm looking for someone who can do a little rehab on mine, or advise me on what to do with it. Hasn't been in the water in 7 years, but change is coming.

Wow, it looks like someone covered in in resin?

I’d get it soaking in teak oil. It might be too far gone.

 

[NicPaus]

I'm looking for someone who can do a little rehab on mine, or advise me on what to do with it. Hasn't been in the water in 7 years, but change is coming.

Sand all that shit off of it. And saturate it with teak oil.

 

[4Waters]

Sand all that shit off of it. And saturate it with teak oil.

^^^This^^^

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Sand all that shit off of it. And saturate it with teak oil.

Yuppp...its as easy as that

 

[n2otoofast4u]

I’m a wood bleach and pressure washer guy, then teak oil the F outta it. I’ve done this on countless swim decks with fantastic results.

 

[hman442]

Order this kit, keeps that "new look" a lot longer than teak oil. Strip that old stuff off, sand the platform good with a da dander, then just follow the directions on the kit. It's pretty easy, and will make your platform look new.

 

[Orange Juice]

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Order this kit, keeps that "new look" a lot longer than teak oil. Strip that old stuff off, sand the platform good with a da dander, then just follow the directions on the kit. It's pretty easy, and will make your platform look new.

Going to need at least a gallon of teak oil. Make a frame out of 2x4’s and cover with a thick plastic to form a pan. Then put the entire teak platform in, and start brushing on teal oil for a week, after its cleaned up. See how it looks.

 

[hman442]

Going to need at least a gallon of teak oil. Make a frame out of 2x4’s and cover with a thick plastic to form a pan. Then put the entire teak platform in, and start brushing on teal oil for a week, after its cleaned up. See how it looks.

My teak step never got as "dried out", as the one we're discussing, but after couple seasons in the sun, was pretty much bare and dried out, and that one kit made it look like new. Just a thought.

 

[TimeBandit]

I would sand it down until you get below whatever finish is peeling, then use this:

Premium Teak Care Kit

Starbrite quality care products since 1973 for: Automotive, Marine, Aviation, Motorcycle, Powersports, Outdoor Power Equipment, ATV, Snowmobile, Home Care, Outdoor Furniture, Farm Implement.

www.starbrite.com

 

[endobear]

Ive restored a bunch of Teak. I do a few clients Teak outdoor furniture every year or every other year. Have some projects that still look like brand new after over 20 years of care.

If its been neglected. Sand. Sand. And sand some more. Take it down to 180 or 220grit. I don't like to use water/brighter. It raises the grain. Vacuum, blow off, tac rag, apply Teak oil, let the oil set until its about 50% flashed off or soaked in, wipe off excess, let dry a few hrs, reapply and wipe. Probably 3 coats is sufficient on a swim step. For a really bitchen finish you can light sand and clean between coats. You don't want to over apply. Thick finish doesn't wear even. Will crack/flake.
If the finish is kept up on its easy to apply a maintenance coat every year without totally stripping and starting over.
I like the Star Bright product. It wears/fades nice and even.

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

Looks like someone varnished the step. As mentioned by many, you can sand and restore this step then oil the hell out of it. Will take some time and elbow grease but will be worth it.

 

[wzuber]

Ive restored a bunch of Teak. I do a few clients Teak outdoor furniture every year or every other year. Have some projects that still look like brand new after over 20 years of care.

If its been neglected. Sand. Sand. And sand some more. Take it down to 180 or 220grit. I don't like to use water/brighter. It raises the grain. Vacuum, blow off, tac rag, apply Teak oil, let the oil set until its about 50% flashed off or soaked in, wipe off excess, let dry a few hrs, reapply and wipe. Probably 3 coats is sufficient on a swim step. For a really bitchen finish you can light sand and clean between coats. You don't want to over apply. Thick finish doesn't wear even. Will crack/flake.
If the finish is kept up on its easy to apply a maintenance coat every year without totally stripping and starting over.
I like the Star Bright product. It wears/fades nice and even.

would you recommend sanding with an orbital or da for flat surfaces and maybe a die grinder with very light pressure for the inner slot areas?

 

[endobear]

would you recommend sanding with an orbital or da for flat surfaces and maybe a die grinder with very light pressure for the inner slot areas?

Random orbital is fine on flat surfaces. Teaks hard. It shouldn't get sanding swirls from the orbital.
Just be sure not to lay the sander on the ground paper down.
I see guys do this all the time and they pick up dirt/little rocks. Then they start sanding again and get sanding swirls.

No real easy way to get between the slats.
Depends on the condition of the Teak. If it's really bad I'll start with a folded up square of 80grit and work my way up. Wrap your squares around a dull puddy knife to get some pressure, sand tight areas or sand the bevels.

Cut and fold your paper like this.

 

[Desert Whaler]

I'm a big fan of teak guerd.
Easy to use, lasts reasonably well, and easy to touch up.
Here's my set up from my last re-fresh, . . . . . all teak, sans the cheezy cooler lid.

 

[endobear]

I'm a big fan of teak guerd.
Easy to use, lasts reasonably well, and easy to touch up.
Here's my set up from my last re-fresh, . . . . . all teak, sans the cheezy cooler lid.


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That looks great .

 

[Gripside80]

Guess no one knows a guy out here that makes steps. Florida it is. I’ll rename the thread “how to refinish your teak swim steps” haha

 

[Racey]

Guess no one knows a guy out here that makes steps. Florida it is. I’ll rename the thread “how to refinish your teak swim steps” haha

Any decent cabinet shop should be able to do it. Easy work for them, just show pictures of what you sorta want and give dimensions

 

[Gripside80]

Any decent cabinet shop should be able to do it. Easy work for them, just show pictures of what you sorta want and give dimensions

Totally. I already talked to 2 guys. It’s for my old man’s 24 schiada. He hates the billet steps. Thanks Shane. Hope you’re awesome man.

 

[Racey]

Totally. I already talked to 2 guys. It’s for my old man’s 24 schiada. He hates the billet steps. Thanks Shane. Hope you’re awesome man.

Everything is great, still wish i would have bought that boat , but i needed machines more than toys back then

 

[Gripside80]

Everything is great, still wish i would have bought that boat , but i needed machines more than toys back then

Well, the 22 is still as beautiful as the day it left. Will be in our family forever. Good boat. Real good boat.

 

[Desert Whaler]

If you can’t find anyone …. You might try giving Kevin Pfieff a call at KP Fab in Costa Mesa. He works with plastic, but knows a lot of people in the industry, & might have a lead. Kevin is a really good dude.
949-378-6595

 

[450grip]

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