That finish is hard to get off but it is worth the effort when you finally do. I have used every stripper known to man, Citrusstrip (sp?) was as good as any. There was another one, a paste stripper that worked ok. No matter what you use the technique is the same: paint it on with a paint brush. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Scrape very carefully with a dull putty knife. Clean with Scotchbrite soaked in acetone. Repeat probably 15-20 times. Just do it while you have something else you are working on; it's a grungy job but totally worth the effort.
