i have Maloofs finish on several shooter gunstocks. i use minwax fast dry poly as the varnish in mix.
Its Very durable after you get a decent build.. The first few coats penetrate and go INTO the wood, then progressive coats adds build and desired sheen..
I am not overly careful with common gun cleaning solvents.. never had a problem with solvents attacking the finish.. guns have been hunted in heavy rain, and blowing snow..
I LOVE the finish.. Its easy and bullet proof.. You CANT screw it up..
The two gunstocks right to left have the finish. Remington 514 .22,,and then Winchester model 1890. .22 long rifle
.22 rifle stock, finish applied very sparingly over factory Winchester finish, that was very thin and worn in spots.. I did a light buff first with 0000 steel wool, wiped down well with spirits,, then wiped on a single coat of Maloofs finish.. It blended well with factory,,and I saved the covetted red Wincheser color.. (Winchester 67 ,,shooter gun). I left dings and dents in wood deliberatly, because of sentimental attachment as to who made them..... my dad..
You can adjust sheen to your liking. ( finish looks shinier than it is in pic.. Finish looks factory,, Finish is on cabinet doors in background .
I do own expensive spray equiptment, and spray Cat lacquer when I must,,but it now costs a small fortune to cleans guns ,, silly for a small project...
This finish only requires a few Original Scotts Blue paper shop towels to wipe on and buff off finish.. I keep a small amount of mixed Maloofs finish in a sealable lid mason jar, on a shelf in shop