angus99
Guru
I’m finally getting around to refinishing the nameboards on Stella Maris and putting her proper name on her. I’d appreciate a walk-through from folks who have done this.
I’ve stripped off the finish and lettering (which I believe was painted) but a shadow of the previous name is still visible. I assume the wood is teak and, unexpectedly, the more I sand the darker grey the wood appears to be.
I’m using my son’s Fein sander with 80 grit and I think I’ve taken a 64th or so off the surface but I still haven’t found the bottom of the previous name yet. Should I continue to sand aggressively or look for some sort of semi transparent stain that might show the grain but hide the prior name?
Also, do I need a sealer or stain before I apply the new lettering (3M vinyl decals)?
Finally, is there a consensus on the best varnish and how many coats?
Thanks in advance.
I’ve stripped off the finish and lettering (which I believe was painted) but a shadow of the previous name is still visible. I assume the wood is teak and, unexpectedly, the more I sand the darker grey the wood appears to be.
I’m using my son’s Fein sander with 80 grit and I think I’ve taken a 64th or so off the surface but I still haven’t found the bottom of the previous name yet. Should I continue to sand aggressively or look for some sort of semi transparent stain that might show the grain but hide the prior name?
Also, do I need a sealer or stain before I apply the new lettering (3M vinyl decals)?
Finally, is there a consensus on the best varnish and how many coats?
Thanks in advance.