No, but prewet the siding first and then rinse over spray while working. This makes cleanup easier.

They are all bleach based at the big box stores and not very good overall. We do not suggest any of them.

2-3 years with a semi-transparent is the max you will get:/p>

You cannot use a transparent stain over this solid stain unless you power sand off the current coating. That is not easy to do.

No need.

Strip and brighten all for prep with Restore A Deck Products and then stain with Restore a Deck Stains or TWP 1500 Series.

A quality semi-transparent will show all the wood grain and not mask it. Try TWP or Armstrong Clark stains./p>

Yes, you have to remove it using the steps you suggested. The stain must be tinted to provide UV protection from graying. It cannot be clear.

You have to fully remove it first. Strip and brighten:/p>

The wood has to be bone dry to sand. Clean and or brighten after.

A stripper will not remove teh Deckover fully but it will remove some, especially in the worn areas. We would strip off what we can and then sand the ...

There are no true semi-transparent white stains, only semi-solid or solid white stains are made. We do not like the semi-solid versions so look at the...

Yes, you want a penetrating stain that can be cleaned and reapplied as needed:/p>

Yes, you overapplied. It is supposed to be dull, not shiny. Stripping is really the only option to fix. It can be done but harder to remove newly appl...

Any of these penetrating stains will work:/p> Try TWP 1500 series or Armstrong Clark Stains.