TJ. Concentrated on the cement glue. I take it you are using cement & not CA ?

Paint. if enamel is causing problems why not experiment with Acrylics.

They are easy 24 hours & it is cured. Even before that period you can handel & give another coat.

I use Tamiya XF matt. But there is also Tamiya X which gives a superb gloss finish.

 An even more glossy finish try over the Tamiya X Alclad 11 Laquer Aqua Gloss clear.

Laurie