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Need to Strip 1 Yr. Old Stain?

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We have a deck with smooth planed cedar planks that was built and stained with "Ready Seal" a year ago. The stained planks look fine except where they are in the sun most of the time, where I guess sunlight has faded it into splotches that are lighter.

Do I need t strip the deck's original stain before restaining it or would it be advisable to just clean it with an oxygen-based cleaner and use a different brand, darker stain over it?

Any helpful advice is appreciated.


   
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(@bbristow)
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To show the UV damage I refered to in my original post please see these images. Outer sun-exposed area in one...shaded are without breakdown in the other.


   
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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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You need to strip and brighten the wood. Should not stain over the Ready Seal with a different brand.


   
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