The best replacement for clear coat is lacquer.

The best alternatives to clear coat are rated as following:
★★★★★  lacquer
★★★★  invisible shield
★★★  zagg
★★★  enamel
★★  gel coat
★★  gelcoat
★★  pearlcoat
★★  no clear coat
★★  single stage
★  ghost armor
★  varnish
★  bodyguardz
★  single stage paint
★  pearl coat
★  urethane
  enamel clear coat
  acrylic enamel
  urethane clear coat

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Speaking about clear coat, one probably shouldn't forget about plasti dip.

Other search terms related to clear coat and their ratings are:
★★★★★ plasti dip
★★★★ spray paint
★★★ paint
★★ rustoleum
★ metalflake
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