teak plywood and epoxy

[Oldad]

I have to build a cover for my motor well and have some teak ply that I would like to use in the assemble and am wondering if epoxy will adhere well to the teak surface or do I need to do some special prep of the surface?
Oldad

[wizbang 13]

Tooth it up .
I like a sawzall blade with a masking tape handle.
Use 403 fillers

[TerryLL]

I've glued teak with epoxy with good results. Do a thorough wipe down of all surfaces with acetone just before you spread the epoxy.

[Oldad]

Thanks, wanted to be sure before I used it.
Oldad

[JimConlin]

Scuff it with #80 and wipe with isopropyl alcohol or acetone. If in doubt, visit the House O'Googe

[Mike Vogdes]

teak ply is sometimes okuome or meranti on the back side.

[Mrleft8]

Teak ply...... Are you checking to make sure that it's not cabinet grade interior plywood?
I've made a few things with Teak ply, including panels for the front door of a waterfront home. I tried to tell the boss (This was before I was the boss) that Teak ply was a bad idea for this application, but he was certain that the spar varnish finish would protect the door from the elements.
The door was replaced with-in 2 years. The panels peeled like a banana.

[Mike Vogdes]

Teak ply...... Are you checking to make sure that it's not cabinet grade interior plywood?
I've made a few things with Teak ply, including panels for the front door of a waterfront home. I tried to tell the boss (This was before I was the boss) that Teak ply was a bad idea for this application, but he was certain that the spar varnish finish would protect the door from the elements.
The door was replaced with-in 2 years. The panels peeled like a banana.

Yes I used it once for a cockpit table top with similar results. And I see some manufacturers void the warranty if used on decks in a marine environment.