Central PA Z

I am planning to change the front end of my car to black. It's currently red. I want to do the complete front end to black, with flames going back onto the hood and front fenders. I was wondering though, would I really need to put a clear coat on it, (the black I mean), or would just the black paint with zaino products on top to help protect it and keep the shine be ok?? I'm already on a tight budget cause of a new hood and wing, getting both painted and re-painting the roof. + I have a rear end to save for. Errrr

~John

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1994 Z Car
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The usual stuff on a set of Nittos and a dead posi.
60' = 1.920
1/8 = 8.368 @ 83.88
1/4 = 12.968 @ 108.04