I have an ipe deck that gets alot of exposure to the sun.  I have had it for 2 years and have applied 2 coats of Penofin to it, but that has not been enough to keep the ipe from starting to fade (it has lost that beautiful lustre that first attracted me to using ipe).  Should I be applying several more coats of Penofin or is there some alternative product that is easier to apply (i.e., doesn’t require application and then removal of excess amounts) and may not need to be applied as often?  It seems like I would need to apply a coat every five to six months to keep it with that rich deep look that looks so great.  Does ipe require a number of base coats (for lack of a better word) to avoid drying out?  Any advice would be most welcome.  My wife is starting to question the extra dollars we spent on what was once a deck that looked like a ship’s deck!  Thanks