A question about paint

I wanted to ask a question about paint. I have remodeled several guitars, never made one from scratch but I've gotten pretty close, any way. What I always get screwed up on is the finish. I can't get that hi-gloss look. It's like the paint always soaks up all the shine which is fine for flat colors but I have a PRS that I want to repaint. My question is this. If I were going to do a transparent finish what should I use and what is the best method for applying it?
Thanks
Jonathan

Rick Andrews Answers Your Question Below.
Hello Jonathan,
Take a look at www.stewmac.com There you will find clear lacquer for wood. If you are finishing a more pourous wood like mahogany, you should use the filler/sealer. If it is hard maple then the laquer alone is sufficient. You spray several thin coats and sand between each coat as soon as it ias dry enough to sand to a white powder. Each time you will notice the grain fills in until the last time you can not see any pours at all. Then you can buff it out and get that supper high gloss mirror finish. On the web site I show above you can find everything you need to get a pro job. Hope this helps you. These all come with good instructions.
Rick Andrews
Andrews Guitar