Chris my man! Hoping for an answer and I got it. As a matter of fact I read your response and just at this very moment finished cleaning up after AB a few coats of Future over the photo etch. I know you can do this with decals too to help thicken or strengthen (a better word) them up to help prevent them from breaking/tearing. But seeing as the kit hasn't arrived yet I can't touch the decals. Can't wait to start.