Apply paint stripper to the cedar siding.
How to strip cedar siding.
This is an up to date video on how to strip cedar siding.
Follow all product instructions regarding the amount to use and the proper time to wait.
The surface of the cedar should be smooth to the touch.
Apply the stripper to the siding with a paintbrush or spray it on if it comes in a spray bottle.
Work in small circular motions to remove the protective finish.
Use a pump up garden sprayer or better yet rent a small airless for the day.
Peeling paint was removed by cross scraping with carbide hand scrapers then stripped to bare wood with port.
Wipe the sanded surface of the wood with a clean cloth to remove any sawdust.
Many of these products come in cans or bottles much like paint.
It shows you the proper techniques to strip cedar siding to prepare for stain.
Start by removing the corner trim pieces that cover the siding ends.
Sand the wood until all the finish coating is removed and the natural grain is fully revealed.
Let it dwell sufficiently then powerwash it off gently too much pressure can chew up the wood neutralise it if necessary apply wood brightener if and as desired and then stain and or finish as you see fit.