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   peter28 | Aug 21, 2008 04:09pm | #1

   What is your experience with finishing? Do you have the ability to spray?

   First clean well. Fantastic or some type of related product works well in this case. Do one or two doors to get the feel of what you need in the range of paper towels and rags for this.

   Water stains can be reversed to a degree by making a pad or bob with a soft cotton cloth. Shape it like an egg and be sure it has no wrinkles in the face. Moisten it with some denatured alcohol and tap it on your hand to disperse it in the pad.

   Lightly swipe over the water stains in a pendulum motion. This will activate the surface of the lacquer and help release the moisture. If you notice the finish becoming very tacky, stop. It may take a couple of applications to be successful.

   When the cleaning is done, sand with 220 or 320 paper. You have to determine what is working best. You don't have to sand back to raw wood, just enough to give the surface some tooth. I would also consider using a maroon scotch pad after sanding to further refine the surface.

   Clean all the dust by vacuuming etc. whatever it takes.

   You are ready to refinish.

   If brushing you should consider one of the good varnishes such as Behlen Rock Hard.

   They could also be re-sprayed with lacquer.

   Let me know what you come up with for a plan.

   Peter