Minwax 40916 Clear Wipe-On Poly Water-Based Polyurethane Gloss Finish - Easy Application for Wood Furniture, Cabinets & DIY Projects

Plan on putting five coats or more, because the difference between 0 and 1, and 1 and 2, and so on is very miniscule until you hit that 5th coat and you will see an INCREDIBLE finish on your piece. It is easier than you can imagine. Wipe on your first coat in the morning. Do your second the same evening. By the third day you are finished. And wipe-on is correct. It's that simple. You do not need fancy sand paper between coats. Use a dish-washing sponge with the scratchy side and simply do a once over with medium pressure before each successive coat and then once several hours after the last coat. Also there is very little smell compared to other finishes.