well what ever it was it was a PITA to get off, took me about 2 hours with a circular sander. it sure sanded like paint though.

i may try this stuff http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/s...ray-98266.html, i just want it to look decent and not like its 22 years old

hope it works let me know i might try it on mine if it works out fine