You have to have a tint for UV protection and the Amber is the way to go for IPE wood.

@administrator Thank you! I've never tried the AC Amber so we'll test it on a few boards. I really do prefer the natural look so if I strip and b...

Stript and brighten all and use the same stain color for both areas so they blend or match. The AC in Amber will give you a better overall color than ...

Got the same problem, previous replies were helpful.. This is a gem, thank you!

Do not use a wood filler. It does not work on decks: Also sanding/planing a deck and you should treat like new wood: It would be easier to fully r...

Use the Restore a Deck Stripper and Brightener Kits:

You cannot buff them off once stained. You would have to remove the stain, then sand/buff them off. They do not go away naturally and they do not caus...

Stripped wood of old stain with chemical and power washing, then brightener, rinse, dried for 3 days, applied stain, but appearance not good due to al...

Yes, sand it all so the stain takes evenly. Clean and brighten after for final prep to open up the pores.

@administrator Thank you. So you're suggesting that I sand until the grooves/stripes are gone? It takes about 10 minutes of sanding per deck boar...

You will need to evenly sand this so the stain takes evenly. Do all with 80 grit and then apply one coat of the AC.