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Due to water coming in around the chain plates on #63, the teak vaneer on the main bulkhead has delaminated and separated from the bulkhead below the chain plates. Has anyone come up with a cosmetically acceptable way to repair this without grinding off the entire vaneer (most of which is still good)?

I had some leaking in this area but was lucky enough to catch it before any water damage to the bulkhead occurred. All I can suggest is that you poke small holes in the veneer and inject adhesive. Then press the veneer onto the bulkhead with a flat piece of plywood and a pole between the plywood and the nav station (or galley as the case may be). You may want to wax the veneer to prevent the adhesive and plywood from sticking to the surface. This will leave some small holes in your veneer but should get it reattached. I don't have any suggestions for what to do with the adhesive holes.

This is the best I can think of without peeling the entire veneer panel and replacing it. Good Luck.

Removing the entire veneer is a lot of work but would look best when done. I'd try Alan's idea first. If you do try regluing it you can cover the holes up by using a product like color putty or touch up paint to hide the holes and then seal it with a water resistant finish.