Durable finish for dining room table

[AofD]

I would appreciate any recommendations for a durable finish to go on my dining table.  The previous finish easily damaged with when exposed to warm/hot plates.

 

[AofD]

Also, what is the most effective way to remove the current finish?  I normally sand it off but the finish residue clogged the paper.  I believe the current finish is an oil modified Polyurethane.

 

[tjbnwi]

M.L. Campbell Eurobild Clear, or any good 2K urethane.

Strip with soy stripper, sand. It will clog paper, don't burn through the veneer.

Tom

 

[Rollin22Petes]

Another one too consider is Verde by Chemcraft

 

[Holmz]

Would a scraper help?