you guys have been inspirational. not done yet but am very happy so far with the results. lots and lots of sanding (can't sand it enough) and even more rubbing and more rubbing. it's smooth "soft" and slick as a baby's derriere. think i'm gonna do all my wood stocks in this stuff. i would recommend this even to someone who has never. just follow the directions (novel concept ) and it works as stated pics don't do it justice, have to touch it. just wish i had a nice piece of wood and more time to rub it in.