Deks Olje #2 Clear Gloss Finish
Exceptional appearance and easy maintenance wood finish for the marine environment. (pronounced "Decks Olya")
What does it do?
Is owning your boat a love/hate relationship because of the work involved in keeping it looking good? It doesn't have to be. Stripping back to bare wood after only a few seasons isn't necessary when you use Deks Olje Marine Wood Finish.
When properly applied, Deks Olje is easier to care for than any other finish on the market. Its powerful penetrating oils go far beneath the surface. Other finishes deteriorate because water gets beneath the surface. THIS CAN'T HAPPEN WITH DEKS OLJE.
Deks Olje weathers, but does not lift. So seasonal touch-up is easy. Recovery is like new. You also have the option of a matte or gloss finish.
The secret of success is in following the unique application instructions. Don't confuse Deks Olje with conventional teak oils or varnish. It is neither.
Which Deks Olje to use?
Deks Olje is the easiest to maintain finish afloat for teak and other boating woods. Deks Olje is availble in a matte (Deks Olje#l) or gloss (Deks Olje#2) finish and both will give years of service with NO STRIPPING back to bare wood. Touch-up applications on worn spots are all that's necessary to maintain this finish. Even if wood is badly neglected, a good cleaning with Dekswood and a reapplication will restore the original brightness of the finish. The fantastic recovery power of Deks Olje has been put to the test for more than 50years in Scandinavia.
Timber left untreated in a marine environment such as this teak companionway hatch will become grey and unslightly. The wood grains attract dirt and mildew and spoil the appearance and quality of the boat.
Regular applications of Deks Olje will give wood surfaces a deep rich colour that stands up to the harsh marine environment and protects your valuable asset.
Performance test
Two teak panels were exposed to the same marine conditions of sun, wind and water for the same length of time. One was treated with top quality teak oil and varnish, the other with Deks Olje #1 and #2. These unretouched photos show the result. The Deks Olje treated panel still looks fresh and new. The teak has neither darkened nor has the finish cracked and pitted as in the panel treated with teak oil and varnish.
Surface preparation
• Apply Deks Olje #1 carefully, following directions.
• Use Deks Olje #2 anywhere above waterline and below deck.
NOTE: Deks Olje #2 may be too slippery for a deck, so many boaters prefer protecting traffic decks with Deks Olje #1 only.
Application over Deks Olje #1 treated surface
• Use a good varnish brush, roller or foam brush.
• Apply five or six coats (one per day).
• Do not apply in damp conditions.
• For the smoothest finish, lightly wet sand with Deks Olje #1 and #600 grit paper between coats 5 and 6.
• Allow good air circulation for drying.
To maintain Deks Olje #2 Finish
• Once each year, lightly wet sand using Deks Olje #1 and #600 paper. Wipe dry and apply one new thin coat of Deks Olje #2.
• During the season, lightly wet sand abraded areas as in step 1 and touch up with one or two coats of Deks Olje #2.
• Keep finish free of salt by rinsing with fresh water when possible.
• NO NEED to remove the original Deks Oije #1 and Deks Olje #2.
Coverage
No more than 12 square metres per litre.
Clean-up
• Brushes and rollers can be cleaned with Mineral Turpentine.
• A rag soaked in paint thinner will clean adjacent surfaces while Deks Olje #1 and Deks Olje #2 are still wet.
• Dried spills must be removed with paint and varnish remover. Some are available specifically for fiberglass.
Storage
Deks Oije #1 and Deks Olje #2 should be stored in containers which are completely filled to avoid "jelling" DO NOT FREEZE.
