To strip or not to strip? (pics)

[Connemara]

I received these AE McAllister's today. Lo and behold, they look as if they were raped by a ****** polish.

So, if I want a more even burgundy color, what would you reccomend? Stripping with rubbing alcohol, conditioning, and polishing with burgundy creme?

 

[Teacher]

Get some pure acetone...any larger store with an HB section will have it. Just rub some of the polish off with acetone and rags or cotton swabs. Don't worry: it takes a lot of work and time to really strip off the finish. In a few minutes' time (I hope), you'll get the extra gunk off and will be ready to start over with the color of your choice.