Originally Posted by 280EZRider

I followed the advice of a site devoted to this issue & it worked:
DO NOT USE SAND PAPER. Use steel wool 000 0r 0000 after stripping the old finish w/Jasco or something similar. This may take 3 applications. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER. To restain use Minwax Red Mahogany or plain Mahogany. After achieving the desired color tone, smooth w/steel wool. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER. Then use minwax clear, a couple of coats, and lightly smooth w/steel wool. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER.