That would be pretty standard sanding level for a production piece like that, helps keep the sheen even requiring less steps for finishing. This is why my recommendation is to have a professional do the repair if he blows it will be a full strip and refinish. best to keep the damage to those 2 dents, any sanding will change the look, unless the op has done this sort of thing and knows how to finesse it but these types of repairs go from simple to the point of no return in the wrong hands quickly...