Finishing after decals.

Yeah, I apply a gloss coat for decals, and also for my water-based acrylic washes, where the gloss will help keep the wash in place and not seep into fine pits in the surrounding surfaces (esp. with panel lines).  Then DullCote, and then weathering with chalks or drybrushing, staining with oil mixes, etc.

I dullcoat after decaling.  I try to avoid weathering techiques that require a gloss coat= there are enough that do not.

Ah yes - the weathering and detailing! I knew there was something I was forgetting. Thanks Bish!

If your not doing any weathering and just finishing it as is, just go straight to the flatcoat. There is no reason to apply a gloss just over the decals.