Clav D6 teak refinishing

[Electroharmony]

Hey, while on the topic of D6's, anyone have any ideas about refinishing the teak top surface?  My clav is pretty scratched/gouged/cig burned and I would like to try and restore.  It appears to be a veneer and not a slab of teak, so I am thinking the only way would be to remove the veneer and replace it?  Anyone have any experience with this, or info such as proper thickness etc...?

[Rob A]

It's veneer, but relatively thick. I sanded mine, I was after a couple nasty cig burns. I used polyurethane to recoat it, because it's what I had, but I think shellac is the original coating.

Worst issue I had is that it clogged my sandpaper to an amazing degree beyond anything I've ever worked with. Sanding through the finish (which is also thick) took the longest. Once I was getting colored dust, it went fast.

Also you can lift out the metal music lip, but it's extreeeemely soft metal that will bend at a very slight pressure (lead??)

[Electroharmony]

Thanks.  Do you remember what grit paper you used to take the finish off?  Also, i wonder if they make a teak wood filler.  I have one bad gouge that goes through the veneer.  May be a wash on that one...