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Brightening up Old pecky cypress
Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:10 pm
Picked up a couple boards of pecky that look weathered. Keeping some of them weathered but I’m wanting to lighten some up to stain them. What do I need to do?
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Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:17 pm to sonoma8
weathered as in grey?
Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:21 pm to sonoma8
Pressure wash just be careful not to get too close.
Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:21 pm to cgrand
Yes
I was told you can use a mixture of vinegar and bleach to lighten it up
I was told you can use a mixture of vinegar and bleach to lighten it up
This post was edited on 1/5/26 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 3:18 pm to sonoma8
oxalic acid
Posted on 1/5/26 at 6:53 pm to Turnblad85
oxalic acid is the way. Buy on Amazon and google directions. Just a hose. Do not pressure wash.
This post was edited on 1/5/26 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 7:03 pm to sonoma8
Belt Sand it.
Posted on 1/5/26 at 8:10 pm to sonoma8
I also prefer to sand it, but care should be taken. A pad sander may be a safer option.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:37 pm to sonoma8
run them through a planer, will look like new!
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