I like to use acrylics on these guys. It takes a few more coats but I find the Acrylics really allow more of the original texture to come through, but again it does take a bit more patience, it also allows a nice layerd effect which is sometimes hard to achieve with enamal. I do not clear coat, though that is an option. The multiple coats also help add to the sheen. The best thing about acrylic thugh is water clean up!