Two questions RE: Teak

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1) What is the recommended procedure/Grit to sand/restore aged & stained teak to the original color?

2) I recently heard that the dust from teak is toxic... is this true?

Thanks,
 
the simplest way is the two part cleaners. They are very hard on the teak so dont over do it. They will leave the teak rough then you can sand. 120 grit on the belt sander to start then smaller, always with the grain.
Yes, I heard the same, it is messy so wear a mask.

After years of doing teak I learned aged teak is bueatiful.
 
All I do to my teak is oil it once a year. No special cleaning or sanding required. No, it doesn't look brand new, but it has a beautiful aged patina that I love!
 
Imho a belt sander is way to aggressive for teak. I would use a random orbital if any. I prefer to use a cleaner, then oil. Just follow the directions on the label.
 
1) Scrub it with a two part teak cleaner, sand it smooth starting with 80 grit, then 120, then 220 or 320.

2) http://www.gvwg.ca/docs/Articles/WoodToxicity.htm

You can make your own two part cleaner.

Just mix 1 cup TSP (trisodium phosphate, available at most hardware stores in white powder form) and 1-3 cups ammonia with 3-4 gallons of fresh water. That is your #1.
Wet the teak and scrub with the #1. Keep teak and surrounding areas wet but do NOT wash off #1.

Mix 2-3 cups muratic acid with 3-4 gallons fresh water. That is your #2.
Spread the #2 on to the teak and lightly scrub. The teak will go blond.
Be sure to get the #2 on all the teak that has been scrubbed with the #1.
After you have lightly scrubbed down all the teak with the #2 rinse everything off very,
very well.

Since you mix this yourself you can delute it down to any strength you wish and it costs
about one tenth of the permixed two part kits.

It should go without saying you should use hand, eye and body protection when using this
or any other harsh cleaner. And it should not be used to clean the teak on a regular basis.
 
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