Our deck in Ohio was built of pine in June of 2013. No stain has been applied. We have aluminum spindles as the railing. Do I need both a cleaner and Brightener? Will the acid in the Brightener react with the aluminum? Which semi-transparency stain will work on a deck in full sun with the dog days of 90 degree summers and harsh snowy winters?
Yes on both cleaning and brightening. We have used these products numerous times without having issues with the spindles. Would test first though.
Look at the TWP 1500 or Armstrong Clark for OH.