I'm working on my IJ restore. Cabinet is repaired and sanded.

Which brand of automotive paint do people prefer to use, and where to buy?

Will a prime and filler, then acrylic top coat. Does anyone use a clear coat as well before decals? Or just stick with the clear coat on bolt heads and gun etc.

Thanks heaps

I use a high fill primer then base coat (black).  I generally then clear it, just to get that perfect glass like flat surface.  As the decals are well, pretty much stickers, the slightest imperfection can be seen.

If you're using an acrylic prime with a compatible acrylic top coat, there is no need for a clear unless its a high wear area thats not covered (ie stencils).  But in the home environment you should be fine without it.

As far as brands go, I would go to a proper automotive paint supplier (for acrylic).

Just make sure to have the correct safety equipment (masks) etc.