My only caveat on the VU is that it is not a super-hard drying finish, it scratches about as easily as nitro, so if you are looking for a bulletproof finish, this probably isnt it. On the other hand, it's effectively non-toxic, and requires inexpensive equipment to apply by spray. I suppose you could brush apply it, just more sweat equity level sanding it. Read through the last 20 pages or so of the thread, and you'll get the most current thinking on using it, mostly from Bruce, who has perfected using it on a production basis. For myself, Im still waiting for the Holy Grail of finish, water base that dries as hard as factory applied poly or 2k automotive finishes. I dont think it exists yet, but thats only a question of time as more stringent VOC regs push paint chemists to come up with better alternatives. One other alternative you might consider is the UV activated finishes like Solarez, which supposedly dries extremely hard in direct sunlight or under UV lamp. They have an easier to use version called I Cant Believe Its Not Laquer that the Highline Guitars guy has experimented with. I havent tried it, but the idea of just brush applying it and walking out in the sun to cure in a few minutes is appealing.
