A proper application will at first look as though the liquid is equal to what you'd see if you hosed it down with water. Frankly, you need to forget everything you ever learned about painting and just slop it on. That's a bit of a departure, but it makes for excellent application, proper quantity, and very fast and easy work. Puddles in the low spots will tend to dry with a much darker tint color. If excessively thick, they may even mud-crack.
Decks look extra-sharp with the edges coated as well as the surfaces.
You'll be tempted to spray again to keep it wet-looking. Trust yourself - once it's on properly, more is not needed. Sure Tint stains are transparent, and do not hide grain. It's faster and easier than any other method. Crank the pressure up to maximum to ensure very wet flow, and move quickly.