Yes on both cleaning and brightening. We have used these products numerous times without having issues with the spindles. Would test first though. ...

Yes you always need to prep to remove mill glaze. You can clean and recoat AC and you can also easily strip it if ever needed.

Probably just raised wood grain. Typically is not noticeable when stain is applied. Post a picture when finished here in the forum if you have ti...

Would be best to strip if you switch but both are easy to remove. We do not use TWP on new wood anymore. It just does not dry very well and looks blot...

I apologize but we personally have never worked on that wood type before. You will need to remove the SW first. Try a stain stripper and pressure wash...

Best to just finish the stripping and clean the other half. Brighten all when done and it should look even.

1. No the liner will just need to dry. 2. We have never had an issue with pads and fire. We just let them dry out. I doubt it will kill the vin...

Prep first wih deck cleaner and wood brightener. Try TWP 100 Series.

You will need to stay with a solid color unless you want to power sand the deck. For solid stains, we typically use the Flood version or sometimes Sik...

You could go either way with this. The 1501 Cedartone will not match though but Defy Cedartone would be close. Defy is the best penetrating water...

Sure you can use a semi-trans instead. Store so there is not chance of evaporation otherwise the stain will probably go bad.

Staining is sealing as well. Clean and brighten the wood for prepping and try the TWP 1500 Series for stain.

We are not fans of any of the SW decking stains. Poor performance, they peel, and hard to fix in a couple of years. Look for the TWP 100 Series or the...

Yes you should clean and brighten all wood where a stain or finish will be applied to.