Try Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid color for better UV protection.

For sanding cedar with an orbital floor sander, what grit sand paper would you recommend?

Here are some final pictures of our fence. The project got delayed to the spring because the wood arrived wet and I couldn't dry it in time to stain...

Thanks for the reply!! I called around about the Messmers, and no one stocks it local. So the only one I can get local (per your reviews) is Peno...

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The cleaner and brightener may be good enough if all of the old sealer has failed and the wood has grayed.

Cracks and splits are normal. Big box do not carry any quality stains that we would use for a customers deck. Messmers would be your best option.