How can i lighten weathered planks on decks

[Old Collingwood]

Well i managed to get a nice wethered grey/aged look to a section of my forecastle decking, but it does seem too dark and almost like a battleship grey in shade, i have tried a rough sanding with a salt paste to try to lighten but not much has happened,  does anyone have any ideas of anything i could use to almost bleach the deck lighter, to a light grey shade as wood goes naturaly with age and the elements.

 

 

C.

[samueljr]

try wood bleach.  it's a powder mix available at most any home improvement big box (Home Depot / Lowes)

[Chazz]

Or try plain Clorox or other bleach. It,s cheaper and handier to use.  It's not much more trouble to handle either.

 

Chazz