Last week I refinished an older Phattie kit into a high gloss natural maple finish using 100% water-based finishing products.  Water based products have come a long way in the last several years, and the current stuff used on all Stauffer Percussion products provides the same level of performance you get from traditional solvent-based finishes, but without the harmful fumes and toxic clean-up.  Spray guns and other equipment can be cleaned out using tap water, no need for lacquer thinner or acetone in the shop.  This kit featured a 10″ rack tom, 14″ floor, 22″ bass, and 13″ snare.  Here’s a couple detail shots of the finish quality, I’m quite pleased with how the new water based system is working out: