No need. Messmers is easy to strip.

@administrator Thank you! Should I use the booster and/or gel additive? I don’t have vertical surfaces, just 700 square feet of decking.

The RAD Deck Stain Stripper and then Brightener: For the best IPE stains, see here:

Yes, strip and brighten, it will be easy:

Yes, spot strip as needed and then brighten all when done.

SE Michigan, tongue and groove Douglas fir porch floor, restained. Having used the RAD stripper with additives (both booster and gel). a scrub brush ...

Cabot used to make great stains until they sold out to Zinser 15 years ago. Now they are crap. Look for a better brand.

Looks great!

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