I don't know if this helps Dogfish. I too have a huge deck that I'm going to have to restore and would like to know that what I choose to apply will last.

It seems from reading some of the reviews that the Synta might peel, blister or chip.

This information is old and I don't know if Synta has since changed its formulation of the product.
http://50.22.131.43/component/kunena/93-wood-and-deck-restoration-tips/1613-synta-deck-restore

Let me know what you found to be the best.
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