backwoods-
Did not get around to covering the pine this season. Got too chicken to try and get it done before the weather could turn nasty. It is on the list to get done next spring. I plan to clean up the pine and remove any weathering that would be detrimental to the finish coat before applying the finish. Still plan to use Sikkens.
BTW, it looks much worse in a picture. To see it in person, the weathering is not too bad. YET!
-John