Hail Damage on Ready Seal?????

[Tim Smith 14]

I sealed this deck two years ago. Except for recent hail damage - the deck looks great (just a little mold). The customer has been very happy.

We had a hail storm. The hail did not dent the wood, but everywhere the hail was laying (Floor, top of rail, & top of steps) - the stain lightnen up. You can see round circles all over the horizontal surfaces.

Is there something in hail (other than water - haha) the can break down sealant (Ready Seal or any other)?

I plan to do a light cleaning and seal it again. I've never resealed a deck again with Ready Seal. Do you think this will work? Since Ready Seal is a penetrating sealant - I would think that it would blend.

Any suggestions or past experiences?

Thanks a lot.

[RyanH 14]

How long have the spots been there? When I used to do cleaning, if a wet mat was left on a floor I had waxed (acrylic finish), it would leave a white mark where the mat was for a few days and slowly disappear. Maybe it has something to do with the length of exposure?

[Celeste 341]

Two years is the max for Ready Seal.....it's time for a recoat anyway. Percarb wash, let dry, apply new coat.