Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

Hello, I have a cedar TWP semi-transparent stained deck that was applied about 2 years ago. I recently had some of the cedar boards replaced and would like to apply the new semi-solid (Cabin Fever color) product. Is the Restore-A-Deck Kit an appropriate preparation prior to applying the semi-solid product? How long should I allow the new cedar boards to dry before the kit restoration and application of the semi-solid stain? Thank you!  Larry, Austin, TX 

Hi, We live in Ontario, Canada and we have a new composite deck built in June 2021. Above the composite deck we have a pergola and we have privacy shutters on both sides of the deck.  The contractor used cedar wood for the pergola and shutters.  The cedar wood has aged and looks grey after almost one year.  We want to stain it this year and have started to clean some of the cedar using Behr All-in-one cleaner but it was very labour intensive (we are both seniors) especially for the top of the pergola. The Behr instructions said you need to scrub off the solutions using a brittle brush.  Then we came across the RAD product and it looks like it doesn't need any scrubbing, just pressure wash.  Is this correct understanding?  If so, we have further questions:
1) can we apply RAD again on the Behr cleaned wood? 
2) will the cleaner and brightener damage the composite deck and the aluminum deck railing with glass insert?
3) what is the best way/method to clean the top of the pergola?
4) which way is easier/better to stain the pergola, brush or spray ?
5) should we sand the cedar before cleaning? 
6) I read somewhere it says if the wood was not stained after cleaning for longer than 14 days, then it needs to repeat the cleaning and brightening process again, is that true? 

Attached is a picture of the pergola and shutters, it has been raining since last night so the wood is wet and doesn't appear grey but it is grey when dried.  Thank you so much for your help!

Can I leave these products mixed in my sprayers so I can take from job to job?

Is this kit will get rid of peeling old paint? Or i have to scrub it first with wire brush and then apply cleaner?

I've seen some that suggest to add varnish/polyurethane to their stain. Is that something possible with TWP or not a good idea

Do I sand before using the gemini kit or after.  Ive always been told sanding is last step before staining or doesn't matter?

I have a ten year old cedar deck that has been treated every other year with the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener followed by TWP 120.  This year, due to some major differences in the existing finish between areas of the deck that tale a lot of direct sunlight and those that don't see any, I chose to sand all of the surface boards.  Is it advisable to still use the cleaner and brightener?  Thanks!

I am preparing to retreat my wood deck that has previously been treated with TWP cedartone and will retreat with same product.
I am planning to use the Gemini RAD kit
Do I also need to use a stripper?  If so, before cleaner?  
And is this correct process:
1. Powerwash (what PSI)
2. Stripper (if needed)
3. Cleaner
4. Brightner wait 20 min
5. Rinse
6. 48 hours for drying
7. TWPStain

We have outdoor carpet on the base of our deck.  Will the cleaner and brightener bleach the carpet if I do not cover it with plastic?

Is it safe on aluminum metal spindles? What approach to take if not.  Its a brand new weathered deck

We had a painter put on the TWP 101 last summer. When we tried to clean some mold off of a step with water and dawn soap last week, the stain came off too. Do we need to start over and clean, brighten and restain? What about the rest of the deck...should we clean, brighten and stain the whole thing again or just put another coat of stain on the rest?

The instruction are silent to this....Is there a time limit for the brightener before washing it off If so, what is it?  Can it be applied and left on without rinsing off?

I left the brightener on overnight. Can I just rinse it now, and then wait 48 hours, or does the process need to be started over?

What method of application in your opinion is the best ?  Paintbrush, roller or rag?

I stain my cedar deck with twp1500 two years ago and I want to use RERSTORE A DECK solid do I have to total strip it and  strip-clean- and Brightener kit 
           Thank you pete

I just did step 1 and 2 over the weekend.  Wood looked cleaned and bright. 

 Plan was to apply stain this weekend but temperatures are dropping down into the 30's over the weekend for a few days. 

Is it ok that there is a few weeks between doing the Restore A deck and applying the stain? 

I won't need to clean again, right?  

We stained a dock last year with the Pecan 120 stain and it looked great. We want to apply another coat this year because the wood really soaked in the stain as the summer went on. If I use the Gemini kit cleaner followed by the brightener will the wood be too bright or a slightly different color after brightening and re-staining? We brightened last year before the first application, but I feel it just needs cleaned for the re-stain this year. Would you still suggest the brightener?

Hi ,
I am getting ready to restain with TWP black walnut  on my screened in porch. Where the rug and furniture are the original stain is a little darker than the exposed area. Will the gemini restore a deck give me a clean enough surface to have an  even finish as far as color?

I am building a pergola.  Should I prep the new lumber with Restore a Deck prior to staining? And will it stain or harm my concrete driveway if I use it as my work surface?

Do I need to wait until temperatures are same range as staining temps to use the Restore A Deck kit?  It's not above 50 yet consistently.