Owners have done several finishes & it's all down to what your preferences are.
I removed the original sticky stuff with turps & acetone. More or less nail polish remover. Rub down with fine wire wool, two coats of plastic primer, rubbing between coats several coats of gloss black rubbing down between coats. Now, I was going to finish off with gloss clear coat, but no matter how I tried...orange peel...
In the end I rubbed it down with water & very fine wet & dry, then I polished the hell out of it...
I was very pleased with my results. I did this over a period of several days. Easy, although time consuming. best of luck whatever finish to choose.