Jeremy, it's a wipe or brush on lacquer. There is a spray version. But, I went with the liquid form. Also got the cellulose sealer that's recommended to use with it. What made me interested in it is that I read an article about a guy who uses it for pen finishes. Supposedly, he's able to apply it while his pen is on the lathe and it dries very quickly so he can complete multiple layers all at once and build up a shiny finish. I'm sure there's a learning curve to be able to apply it correctly so we'll see how dummy proof it is. My biggest concern is how well it will hold up to the stresses we put a call through.