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Originally Posted by look 171
If you decide to sand to bare wood, then the whole thing has to be sanded to bare lumber not just sections. Newly sanded lumber (patches) will never match the sections covered with finish. Patina can never be match and blotchiness will appear. I disagree with sanding with 80 grit paper. Remove a very slight layer of finish and see what happens. Go from there and if it needs to be removed completely, then go ahead. Why remove everything from the beginning? I really thing 220 grit with a small block will bring back 80-90% of the original color with the correct finish.
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Exactly. Belt sanding this or using 80 grit is retarded, IMO and considerable experience refinishing wood. This paneling is barely oxidized.