In a message dated 11/10/2005 9:11:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, 5thseason at canada.com writes: While the epoxy is durable it did loose the luster over time, and scratches are dificult to repair. The varnish while not as durable is easier to apply and small scratches easy to repair. John #380 AHA!! :) thx, Lee 1131654465.0