This isn't going to be a very exciting post. (no pics, so maybe it never happend)
Got my deck back from the blaster Thurs. they soda blasted it and sprayed sealer on for me, all for a grand total of two cases of Coors Light
They told me they didn't want to chance warping the deck, or blowing through one spot that was a little thin.
So today I cut out the thin spot and welded in a patch and got it ground smooth and primed the bad spot. Wet sanded the outside and put on two coats of color. Now in a couple days I'll wet sand it again and put on a final coat or two. Then start getting things put back together.
I'll do a better job of pictures next time. (slacker)