Discovery Oil A Natural Alternative to Teak Oil
Discovery Marine Timber Oil has been formulated for use by everyone and only includes natural products to give a water resistant barrier and nourishment for most timbers.It will not crack or peel as itnon-skin forming. Based on pure Tung Nut oil that has been ised by the Chinese for thousands of years to protect marine timbers. Plant extracts act as a drying agent with pure bees wax (mainly U.K sourced) is used to help with water to bead rather than sink into the timber. After the initial application a light lint free cloth wipe down should be all you require to keep your timber looking good. It is ideal for use on most bright work i.e toe rails, grab rails, cockpit seating gratings and much more. It can be used on main decks but will require more upkeep due to heavy traffic. Your craft is for pleasure and not a second job so a little effort at the start will save you a lot of effort later. Discovery Oil can be used all year round with only the initial process needed to be applied to dry timber. Since the launch in September 2013 demand has grown rapidly and has become a favourite of many boat owners. It is now available from selected stockists. (see below)
New wood Application.
1. Brush on a coat of Discovery Oil evenly to the wood and allow to penetrate for approx 20mins.
2. Wipe off any excess with lint free cloth.
3. Leave to cure for min 2 days and apply second coat with lint free cloth.
4. You now apply Discovery Oil with lint free cloth as and when required. we recommend you apply at least 3 x lint free coats during the first season.
Old Wood Application.
1. Firstly prepare the wood by sanding with 80git sand paper.
2. Give finishing sand with 120 grit sand paper
3.You can now carry out stages 1-4 as new wood.
You will find with old wood it will give a darker finish as it will have lost a lot of its natural colour, Try a test area first.
Maintanence; For the first season apply sparingly with lint free cloth once a month. Subsiquent seasons top up as and when required.
Coverage; up to 5 sq mt per 500ml depending on timber pourosity.
Clean Up; Warm Soapy Water
Warnings; Nut and Citrus Allegies to be observed
U.K Stockists
Cobbs Quay Chandlery. Cobbs Quay Poole Dorset BH15 4EJ TEL 01202682095
West Quay Chandlery. Parkstone Yacht Club, Pearce Ave Poole BH148EH TEL 01202732233
Compass Marine 156 South Street Lancing West Sussex BN15 8AU TEL 01903764304
YOUBOAT Chandlery. Endeavour Quay Mumby Rd Gosport PO121AH TEL02392522226
If you wish to become a stockist or would like to recommend a chandlery to stock please contact us for information.
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