I honestly can't remember what clear I used on it, but it was Testors/Model Master lacquers, as I have never bought their enamel clear. I have three different cans of clear opened, Testors Glosscote #1261, Testors Extreme Lacquer Wet Look Clear, and Model Master Gloss Clear #1961, so it was one of those. I've had each of them for less than 2 years, but don't know how long they were on the shelf before I bought them.