I think you'll have good luck with the Dupli-Color clear coat. When I painted my old le tour frame, I used Dupli-Color primer, color, and clear-coat. I think I ended up putting three coats of clear-coat on, and I must say the paint came out looking very "factory." The Dupli-Color paints all seem to dry fairly quickly, and judging by the fumes, I'd say they're definitely lacqer-based paints. I had stripped the frame of all the old crumbling decals, so I can't say for sure what affect the clear-coat would have on decals, but I really think you'd be okay with it. It seems to be high quality stuff.........btw, Cuda2k, aren't you working on an old Centurion? A lady in my neighborhood has asked me to do some work on her old bike so she can get into riding again, and when I went to look at it, it was a Centurion. I had seen those bikes around before, but not paid much attention to them. Hers is a mid to late '80's "Accordo," which appears to be an entry-level or mid-line bike, but it's got double butted 4130 Tange tubing, nice lugs, and the kind of relaxed geometry I really appreciate. I was very impressed, and am looking forward to working on the bike. Unfortunately, it will be at least a couple of weeks before I'll have time, but I must say it's a nice old bike-