I want to restore this door and need some advice on the best stain and sealant to use. Here's a link to a picture of it: https://imgur.com/a/mHXmZH7. What do you recommend?
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First things first, take the door off the hinges and remove all the hardware. Sand it down to bare wood to ensure a smooth finish. After that, wipe it clean with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust. You can then apply a stain of your choice (it's totally up to you!), followed by a couple of coats of exterior polyurethane, making sure to sand lightly between each coat. Don't forget to do the same for the trim.

Is it necessary to remove all the stain? Can I just lightly sand existing and go over it with a darker stain?