You can lightly sand the furry wood with a sander. It does happen with stripping or heavy cleaning. If it is not too bad try a scotch bright pad ( the...

I would like to add, read a can of Sikens. It is only good if you seal ALL 6 side of the wood. If not mosture can wook its way up under the sealer. Yo...

Yes i too would wait untill next year, Then clean, lightly sand ,then reseal with TWP . Good Luck Crudbusters