I applied this product about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago on some outdoor furniture. I am ready to re-apply. The instructions make it sound like you have to sand when you re-apply. But, it sounds like, from another answer, maybe not. Is using the Rubio cleaner sufficient? Or, how does know if you need to fully sand or not? It seems pretty vague and the product instructions only say to sand if previously coated. They do not give you ANY information on the maybe/maybe not part. SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain, Brackish Brown Wood Stains & Sealers

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I applied this product about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago on some outdoor furniture. I am ready to re-apply. The instructions make it sound like you have to sand when you re-apply. But, it sounds like, from another answer, maybe not. Is using the Rubio cleaner sufficient? Or, how does know if you need to fully sand or not? It seems pretty vague and the product instructions only say to sand if previously coated. They do not give you ANY information on the maybe/maybe not part. SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain, Brackish Brown Wood Stains & Sealers

Status: Open May 27, 2022 - 02:05 AM

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May 27, 2022 - 12:28 PM

Reapplying this product can happen over a previously applied product provided the previous application is gone/worn/dried out of the wood.Anytime you have a penetrating product like this one, what is critical is that the product needs to be able to penetrate/get into the wood. If that wood surface/just beneath the surface is blocked because the wood is still saturated with product/previous application then the application will either end up being blotchy/not absorbed evenly, or it just won't work.We recommend you sand the surface per the manufacturer's instructions for the best results and most even finish/color, no "maybe" about it.