u/Dicelr

Hi everyone, This is my deck. Every year I use Cabot's AquaDeck but I'm not happy with the result. As soon as I apply it, it looks fantastic—rich, fresh, and slightly glossy. But after only a day or two, it goes dull and dry-looking, and loses that nice, oiled appearance. I'd really like it to have a deeper colour and a bit more of a satin/oily look that lasts. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better product or preparation process I should be using? Should I be cleaning, sanding, or stripping it back before recoating? I'd really appreciate any advice from people who've managed to get their decking looking great for longer. Thanks!