What should I use to fix the finish on a teak bench?
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Eric Hansen
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Nail polish remover dripped on it.
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I LOVE teak. We have a lot of teak furniture we bought in China MANY decades ago and it went through three floods in or house over the years and a little touch up with Restor-a-Finish and it was good again. As much as I recommend that stuff, I should buy stock in that company. I think what it does is dissolve the finish somewhat and spread it around.
I would try teak oil, I use it on wooden handrails on the porch.
Try the teak oil first, that may be all you need.
Tung oil is preferred by most professionals for teak furniture but Linseed oil is also common. There are also specialized teak oils for purchase that use additives such as UV blockers and mildew retardants. Only oil teak furniture once it has been completely cleaned.
Clean, may have to use some 220 grit sandpaper, oil, sand 320, several coats of pure Tung Oil with 320 grit sanding until last coat Here’s the scoop on teak oil
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/teak-oil-what-is-it
Here‘s a good article on Tung Oil. https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/get-more/tung-oil-debunking-myths
good luck!