<HTML>In a message dated 3/19/2002 3:47:28 PM Central Standard Time, pianoelf@lycos.com writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Yes, I know that if I was going back to black I could avoid the whole question of stripping it.  The problem is the job is for another technician who insists that he wants it in natural.  Of course my advice would be against it as the veneer or lack thereof is a whole 'nother kettle of fish.  However as he insists and is willing to pay for my time, I'll do as he wishes. </BLOCKQUOTE> Make sure he sees this vaneer before proceeding with the refinishing, he may change his mind.</HTML>