I've done several W126 wood mid consols, with good result. I use an iron to heat up the clear coat, move it a little around on the same area and scrape of the warm lacquer. You have to take your time and stop immediately when you feel to much resistant, if you don't you will take off small pieces of laminate. It will take me about an hour to get the clear coat off.

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