Look for real wood sheet veneer that can be glued or ironed on to the ends of the cabinets. You can cut it with a sharp utility knife and stain it to match your cabinets. Then cover it with a polycrylic like Varathane. Can you post a pic of your cabinets?

Thanks Katinparadise, will look to find solid wood sheet veneer. Do you have any resources?

I know Howards has a bad wrap by some. I did a lot of research before using it. Don't have the money to hire professional right now. A complete strip and sand is an option but not for me at this time. If Howards fails will move toward that option. But the results I got with Howards are amazingingly good. Even my friend who restores wood, and builds furniture thought the result was really good, and he is a perfectionist. Time will tell.

Before and after howards.

It’s a very temporary improvement in appearance. But it’s a permanent effect on your ability to do standard touch ups and spot refinishing in the future.

I'm sure you understood that it was a temporary solution when you did it. It certainly approved the appearance of the cabinets. Rockler has it. You would only need one sheet. Did your woodworker friend tell you what species of wood you have? Looks to possibly be Cherry. I'm sure your friend could help you come up with a very close stain match. https://www.rockler.com/allwood-two-ply-veneer-24-inch-x-96-inch?