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Thank you, Rod...I ordered the Powersolve....wish me luck! I will need to definitely sand...I can see where the wood fibers have been disturbed. This forum is invaluable...now in two years, when I need to do this whole mess again, I will know where to go, and HOPEFULLY by then, there will be a real pro in my area. Thanks. Anita

Do you think I would have any luck with this Powersolve Deck Stripper 1 Gallon | Powersolve Wood Deck Cleaners | The Sealer Store? As well as the brightener? Maybe go over one more time with this treatment? Rod, I would love to restrip the whole thing, roof included, but I don't know if I have it in me. But there are parts on the one landing (where the slide comes out) where it is super thick and messy...I amy try and strip that as well. On the others that you suggest sanding, do you mean where the sealant has dripped down and caused an unsightly mess? You are right, Rod. It is sad as well...I wish we did more research...I am still heartbroken over it, but my kidlets don't care whether it is orange, green, blue or black, so I am just trying to find the joy in that. Thanks for all the help.

Rick, you know I am a convert now :). Only a pro from here on out. Anyway, here are some pics....overall playset, the stripped picnic table, and the runny areas (which I hope to even out)....share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AbuWLhi5cNGym Beth, I will check on the brightener...I am so done with this right now :(...will check in the AM. Advice please...and of course, anyone in the Central VA area who is listening, I would love to have someone come out and help. Thanks again.

I am not sure we went the cheapest route, but we went with someone who has done some work for us before...deck stairs, etc. Anyhow, I now realize their is more of an art to this. I knew I was not equipped to do the job, but I thought he was. Lesson learned to do more research. Thanks for the advice...I think all of the gunk is off...it is just now blackish...does that mean there is more sealant? And with the areas I am going to live with, is there a way to add more sealant to kind of smooth out the areas where it is splattered? Or will you see those splatter marks till the end of time? I REALLY appreciate the advice...with any luck it won't look so bad soon. I will try and post some pics as well. Thank you, thank you! Anita

Thanks, Beth. I called about 20 places...no luck. Anyhow, I did strip it with an NaOH solution and got most of it off the picnic table (which was the worst). The fool glopped it on in I could actually peel off the layers. I used a brightener after and it still looks dark/black overall. DH suggested to let it dry overnite and then sand it with a fine sander in the morning...yes/no??? I decided to leave the rest alone and try and let it weather and hopefully live with it, unless someone (who knows what they are doing, not the people I called so far) professional comes along. I am bummed...expensive lesson learned...you get what you pay for. Thanks again. Anita

I am that lady...anyone out there who can help would be greatly appreciated. I am so upset over this and no one I have spoken to is able to help us. Thanks so much! Anita