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Yes. You can remove damaged wood fibres and any old coating material by sanding or by using chemical wood restorers such as dilute sodium hydroxide (1% – 2%). This process reveals fresh wood, which can either be left alone to naturally weather again, or can be coated with a finish. See our text on wood restoration.
