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   Glen91482 | Apr 25, 2007 02:07am | #1

   Any one reccomend some products, I am going to be doing 3 decks, all of which are IPE.  From what I have read it is a bad idea to presure wash IPE, is that true?  Is there any readily avaiable products, I have read into Messmer but is far away.  Should I do anything for scratches in IPE?   

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   Piffin | Apr 25, 2007 02:43am | #2

   IMO, pressure washing any wood is a bad idea.There are several percolate deck wash products available. Flood has one.Penofin has the oil finish 

    

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   VAVince | Apr 25, 2007 04:09am | #3

   I have tried this, it works!  (Not on IPE, but I would not think it would hurt)

    

   Best deck wash:  (1) gallon of bleach (1) big squirt of Dawn dish washing soap. Mix with water in a five gallon bucket. Mop on the mix. Let set for 15 minutes or so, rinse with a strong force of water (not a pressure washer).

    

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   Glen91482 | Apr 26, 2007 05:49am | #6

   bleach is not a good idea on this wood

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   madmadscientist | Apr 26, 2007 01:00am | #4

   Please look in the archives I did a huge long post on cleaning/refinishing our Ipe deck with the penofin products.

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   Glen91482 | Apr 26, 2007 05:47am | #5

   Thanks you the man