Clear Coat Question for Aquarium Stand and Canopy

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So I just finished the last coat of paint on the stand and canopy now its time to apply a clear coat. I'm using high-gloss black paint and it really has that wet look to it. I wanted to know if I could use this Deft 1-Aerosol Gloss Interior Clear Wood Finish Lacquer-01013 - The Home Depot. To clear coat it without losing that wet look or if you all have any recommendations for a high gloss clear coat. I'm using Behr High Gloss Enamel paint.

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Let me know how it works. I used matte black exterior paint on my stands and didn't even think about needing clear coat...I figured the exterior paint wood suffice. I might have to put some on the stands this weekend.
 
I did one coat because the label said it was triple thick. It gave my white paint a little bit of a yellow tint. Its not to noticeable unless you stare at it. I'm hoping my LEDs will hide this little imperfection. It was really thick so thick that I couldn't close the cabinet doors lol. Well you live and you learn this was my first time attempting this and I think it came out pretty good will post pics when I have everything set up. Right now I'm working on setting up my plumbing so that I won't have to carry any water during water changes. Wish me luck.
 

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