Kris - I'm with you - I 2K clearcoat my models too to protect the paint and keep the decals from yellowing - as for your concerns about the wheels - I'm with you - use what you have and enjoy the pleasure you get from the hobby - I for one am not a die-hard purist that has to have it exactly like the real thing - I also use what colors I have and am happy so long as the result is generally close. There are some real anal people on this forum where if you do not have something exact they will "cut you up" and belittle your work, but I am not one of those. There is an option to having a less glossy finish and that is with 1K but I do not use it. I like the results of a 2K system and use it exclusively now. Usually with wheels I do not clear them - I paint them their color and that usually gives a semi gloss to matt finish which is found on most wheels of racing motorcycles. Keep up the good work Kris - John