We have cherrywood kitchen cabinets with lots of detail in the
woodwork. These are custom cabinets built by a local cabinet maker.
The applied finish is lacquer. Over the years the finish has
deteriorated due to steam and moisture. We'd like to refinish them
with polyurethane. However, I understand that polyurethane will not
bond properly to lacquer.

1. Is it possible to restore the appearance of the wood where its
stained with moisture marks?

2. Can the lacquer be stripped?

2. As a last resort, can the cabinets be painted?