Hi Shawn, For what it's worth, my cabin top handrails were varnished and looking pretty bad. I sanded them . and they look new. It was pretty easy to sand, it should work out well for you.
Good Luck with the project. regards, Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA
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