[ccomer1955]

I guess I could try a small area on the bottom or inside with some stripper and see how it goes. It seems to me that stripping the cabinet, if possible without damaging it, would be preferable to "feathering" with sandpaper.

Either way, is the preferred method to stay on primer, sand, then apply the color coat? I've read threads where people advocate a clear coat on top, and other threads where they say to never clear coat.