"It all comes down to a question of time: How much do you have to spare? The job will probably take longer than you expect. Stripping and prepping a handrail takes our refinisher experts a half day, It might take [a non-pro] much longer. But if time isn’t an issue—if you’re retired, for instance—then that’s not a problem. Stripping varnish isn’t rocket science, so people with ordinary skills can do the job, but it’s important not to cause more problems than you solve. If you decide to do it yourself, don’t dive into the job without doing some prep up front." Tobi Keitmier on POWER MOTOR YATCH MAGAZINE "How to stripp the finish on your Boat.