Trojan Boat Forum

Paul,

I'm not sure, how can I tell them apart? This is a thin sheet of simulated wood, (not like the counter top) laid over plywood. It came with the boat, so I assume it is standard stuff in lots of Trojan boats.

Thanks

Larry

Larry,

If it's veneer, its real wood that's cut very thin and laminated to some type of substrate like ply wood or particle board. Formica is a hard fake wood finished (or many other colors) material that is also laminated to a substrate. If you look at it on the edge, the Formica will look like some type of plastic where the veneer will still look like wood.

Paul,

From what you describe, I'd have to go with it being "Formica". But will check to see for sure.

So,,,,if it's Formica, I shouldn't use "Ceto" ?

Larry

Larry;
if it is a formica type of surface, I recall a recent thread about scuffing, painting, versus resurfacing. Don't think cetol would work as it can't penetrate like it can on real teak or mahogany

you can also try using lyn-seed oil on the natuaral wood leaves a very nice finish.

Peter,

If it is formica, is there anything I can use to brighten it up? It looks as good as new, but stays dull. I have tried furniture polish and other things, but goes back to being dull in no time.

Have anyone else had this problem? Perhaps it is meant to stay dull like this?

Any ideas ya'all.

Larry

Larry,

Peter's right. If it's Formica, you can scuff it and paint it any color you'd like or reface it with a different Formica. My cabin had that dark walnut Formica all over which I refaced with white Formica. If you choose to paint, Melamine paint works well for this and it can be tinted to many different colors.

turtlem1969,

Haven't tried that, but will. Thanks,

Larry

larglo- I used it a lot to refinish gunstocks with, brings out the beauty of the wood better then varnish does on the stocks and lasts a good long time.

Paul,

How about using just plain ol' varnish, like polyurethane? I would like to keep the "wood" look.

Larry

turtlem1969,

Your reply came up as I was replying to Paul's reply, I will try the linseed oil, before doing anything else.
I would hate to ruin it, and have to replace or paint over the whole thing.

Larry

How about using just the CLEAR cetol, over it?

Larry

larglo wrote:turtlem1969,

Your reply came up as I was replying to Paul's reply, I will try the linseed oil, before doing anything else.
I would hate to ruin it, and have to replace or paint over the whole thing.

Larry

it will only work on wood

mtp-

that's correct, i was assuming he was going to use it on the mahoganey (sp), good thing you brought that up.

Larry, mine has the same, kinda like wood grained formica. Don't paint it. Try furniture polish or old english. Put it on in a spot where it won't show to test.