On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 15:25:14 GMT, "Phil Young"
wrote:

What's the best way to proceed ? Carry on and hope for the best, or
somehow strip off the Ronseal preservative and start again ?

Oops, missed that last bit +) Sounds like you're painting undercoat
over wood stain. Maybe give Dulux a call and see what they say.

cheers,
Pete.