Golden Care Instant Grey
Golden Care Instant Grey Teak Protector has a few things going for it if applied correctly. The example picture on the actual bottle is terrible, but you can use this product to get a high-end, premium look if you follow out guide:
Premium application of Golden Care Instant Grey
Irrespectively of what timber project you are doing, prep-work will determine the final outcome.
Start by cleaning the timber, and not only the surface but a deep clean with a brightener and some serious scrubbing along the timber grain. Please read our Definitive Guide on how to Clean outdoor Furniture.
This picture is taken before the cleaning and staining with Instant Grey:
The trick when using Instant Grey is to apply the right amount. Too much will paint the surface grey, not enough will leave it too yellow and not protect the surface enough. The absolute best application tool is a sponge where you can apply exactly the right amount of pressure for an even application.
Golden Care’s product should always be shook for one minute upside down to ensure the content is thoroughly mixed.
FAQs about Golden Care Instant Grey
What timber can Golden care be used on?
Teak is optimal, but it works well on any hardwood that is used for outdoor furniture and vertical surfaces. It won’t work on a deck where you have foot traffic.
What does Golden Care instant Grey look like after application?
It depends on the underlying timber color and the thickness of application. Here are two colour examples on Teak timber with the correct thickness to highlight the timbergrain:
Do I need to apply Golden Care Teak Shield on top of Instant Grey?
We recommend that you always apply Golden care Teak Shield regardless of what colour Teak or Hardwood protector you use. It will create a moisture resistant layer to protect against water, food and drinks. In Australia we recommend that you reapply Golden Care Teak Shield every 3-6 months depending on if it beads or not when you do a water test.
A couple of things to keep in mind when staining:
Use drop sheets to protect the tiles, deck or grass
Test in an inconspicuous area (the underside) before starting. to ensure you like the colour
Remove all sawdust from the Teak outdoor furniture before staining
Pour the product into a lint free cloth or an absorbent sponge.
Don’t over-apply, better to start with a thin coat, but ensure coverage.
Always clean, sand and stain along the timber-grain.
When going across gaps, or edges avoid run-marks by not applying too much pressure.
You don’t have to do one board, slat at the time even if we typically enjoy doing it that way.
If you apply too much, wipe it off straight away. Work with an extra cloth in the other hand.
Follow the recommendations on the bottle in terms of drying time.
Golden Care Instant Grey can be stunning if done right.
If you live in Sydney it’s worth considering to get Sydney Staining Services to come and do the Teak outdoor furniture restoration for you. The outcome wont disappoint. With staining projects, experience makes a big difference. Over the years we have acquired a ton of experience when it comes to making timber absolutely beautiful Follow us on Instagram to see constant updates.
Other Products We Use
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Golden Care Teak Products
Teak is again a trend in outdoor furniture, but now in another way: wicker chairs with ‘reclaimed’ teak tables. These wicker chairs often have a natural look (sand/clay/stone) with different colour shades within one fiber: white, beige, grey, taupe and brown.
Golden Care has catered for this new trend with a wide choice of colour protectors for teak and other hardwoods. You just have to choose which colour protector fits best with your wicker and cushion collections to create a great look.
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Golden Care Teak Shield
Golden Care Teak Shield is an almost invisible wood impregnator that makes it difficult for wine, olive oil or butter to seep into teak.
Helps to prevent stains while keeping the natural look of the surface.
Allows moisture vapour transmission.
With built-in Mould & Mildew inhibitor.
Designed for optimal penetration into dense, low-porosity surfaces.
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Golden Care Teak Protector
Golden Care Teak Protector has honey brown pigment and provides a very attractive looking teak colour.
The Golden Care range of products are completely eco-safe, making them a great choice of furniture care products.
100% Waterbased
No Solvents / VOCs
Non-toxic
Non-corrosive
Non harmful
100% biodegradable
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Golden Care Instant Grey
Golden Care Instant Grey turns new golden brown teak into old teak, or maintains the driftwood-grey colour of old or reclaimed teak for a longer time. Matches your teak tables with the colour of your wicker chairs and cushions. Helps to hide sapwood.
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Golden Care White-Wash
Golden Care White-Wash turns new golden brown teak into light brown teak. Or grey teak into light grey teak. Maintains the light brown/light grey colour for a longer time. Matches your teak tables with the colour of your wicker chairs and cushions. Helps to hide sapwood.
After applying this whiteWash, we strongly recommend letting us also treat the surface with Golden Care Teak & Hardwood Shield to prevent stains.
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Golden Care Teak Protector Wenge Coffee Brown
For a black-brown colour. Wengé Protector turns new teak into black-brown teak. It maintains the black-brown colour for a longer time. Also suitable for other hardwoods. It matches teak tables with the black or grey colour of wicker chairs and cushions.
Furthermore it helps hiding sapwood. After applying this Wengé Protector, we strongly recommend letting us to treat the surface with our Golden Care Teak & Hardwood Shield to prevent stains.
Maintains the colour for a longer time
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Golden Care Hardwood Protector Red Brown
Some hardwoods like bangkirai, meranti, acacia or red balau, are not light brown, but dark-brown or red-brown.
For these hardwoods, we recommend the use of Golden Care Hardwood Protector red-brown which maintains the natural, red-brown colour of tropical hardwoods for a longer time.
We always finish with Golden Care Teak & Hardwood Shield to prevent stains.
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Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Wood Protector
Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Wood Protector is a genuine ‘monocoat’, suitable for coloring and protecting exterior wood in 1 single layer. The easy application and maintenance makes this oil an exceptionally user-friendly product.
Based on RMC technology using integrated UV* stabilizer.
0% VOC, does not contain any water or solvents.
Suitable for almost all types of wood, can also be used for interior applications!
Available in 22 colours.
Easy to apply. Fast-drying.
Economical: minimum consumption.
Not film-forming. Does not flake off.
Maintenance with the same product. No need for sanding!
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Semco Teak Sealer
Semco Teak Sealer Provides long lasting natural looking protection.
Lasts through the season and can be renewed without deep cleaning or stripping for years!
Repels water without being slippery.
Known by some as the worlds best protection for teak. Available in 5 shades.
Teak Sealer Colours:
#1 Cleartone - Contains no pigment, looks like oil; not as weather resistant.
#2 Natural - Gives wood the golden-tan glow of slightly weathered teak.
#3 Honeytone - Our most popular among teak furniture clients, it is a rich honey color that looks like new teak.
Semco Teak Sealer is very expensive so manual quote needs to be made, please email or call us. Contact details at the bottom of the page.
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Aqualis H2Oil Timber
Aqualis H2Oil Timber is a waterborne self-priming timber finish designed for use on all timber surfaces. H2Oil Timber exhibits excellent exterior, durability, it penetrates deep into the timber sealing and stabilising its fibres to minimise the effects of exposure to weather and sun.
Designed as a one step, self-priming topcoat system for all interior and exterior wood work, furniture and timber structures. H2Oil Timber is suitable for use on mnish.