The cabinet is back from the refinisher, the groove that was in it is now repaired, and the finish is much better. Of the two photos below, "beforretrun" was taken after it came back from the refinisher the first time, "afterreturn" is the way it is now.

The lighting of the two photos is not the same but I think you can see that the finish is flatter and smoother than before.

Definitely a learning experience, I now know better what to ask for and to expect if I choose to have a cabinet refinished again.

Russ