Whoa that's a lot of work. I refinished our deck of Brazilian hardwoods in COS. It's only been 2-3 years so I decided to find alternative processes and materials (to how we've proceeded previously) by studying online for a day. I first power washed the whole deck at close range (pic #1). This cut off the prior surface which was grey-black at this point. It's amazing that ipe doesn't splinter or crack and what was revealed, while a bit greyer than original, was in great shape. This took ~1.5 days and then I let it all dry out. I then treated with acetone on tough or stained spots. Then, instead of semi-transparent Mesmer's UV, I am trying a simple transparent penetrating oil from Behr (still for UV protection and waterproofing). I applied the oil with a sheepskin pad. This time also I only let the oil sit on the surface ~10min, then I rubbed the excess off with another (cloth) pad (pic #2 shows the oiled & rubbed vs dry surfaces). Finally I am all done with the needed 4 hours to dry before today's rain (pic #3).
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