Quote Originally Posted by Balljoint
Question, has anyone ever used MinWax Finish on a gun stock
Polyurethane is the toughest off the shelf finish available to most folks. Automotive clear coat has fewer pigments in it, so it does look much "clearer" vs oil based Poly's, but it is not as durable. The newer water based Poly's are clearer than the traditional oil based Poly's, again as they have fewer pigments to cloud them up and they also have less of the "yellowing effect". Water based poly's will not have the yellow cast to the finish.