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Author	Topic:   bare teak balck spots
PPH	posted 10-30-2008 11:48 AM ET (US)         I have stripped the wood pieces in prep to apply CETOL. I followed the stripper directions and finished the last coat with steel wool and paint thinner. There are lots of black dots..kinda look like mold spots that have appeared on the wood that was not there before. Do these go away with CETOL application or do I need some other type of cleaner/ sanding before application?
dscew	posted 10-30-2008 12:50 PM ET (US)             It's not a good idea to use steel wool for wood that's exposed to water, since little bits of the wool break off in the grain, and then they rust. I'm not sure it that's the cause of the black spots, but it could be.
contender	posted 10-30-2008 02:34 PM ET (US)             Try to use the copper pads next time, sounds like a mold in the wood, try a lite mix of bleach...good luck
deepwater	posted 10-30-2008 04:09 PM ET (US)             teak is almost anti rot/mold/fungus,,its why its used on boats,,it must be something else and if its not than keep away from my boat

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