JayF, thanks. I don't plan/want to repaint. Just saw a product called Stripex-L, don't know if for stripping. Not sure if it works as well as advertised.
If I can't strip the paint. I will paint over the interior 2x12 supports/runners and cover the posts and exterior 2X12 frame with a thin piece of wood. Cedar?
Any thoughts on what would be good covering the exterior posts and 2X12. I really want to get the 'what's seen portion' of the deck back to the wood look.