LOL at the 70's. I have a polyurathane made by rustoleum called varathane . Its a water based urethane as well so im gonna assume it will work the same as the minwax product. I thought baby powder is what everyone was talking about but wasnt realy sure, i work in a spair bedroom so that will prob make people think i have a baby in there lol. I do auto body repair so paints arnt a real big deal. Im trying to avoid solvent based products cause my furnace is right outside the room i work in. If all else fails I will try the deft, ill just have to stay late at work to use it..