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I have a mahogany deck and I have good luck with Penofin, penetrating oil finish for hardwoods. I pressure wash the deck first to clean and open the pores of the wood to improve absorption of the oil. I let the deck dry for 48 hours and when it has fully dried I apply the Penofin using a lamb’s wool applicator. The Penofin finish contains Brazilian Rosewood oil which penetrates into the wood and provides ultraviolet protection. Since it is an oil, mineral spirits is needed for clean up.