Partscaster build questions

Hi everyone,
I'm getting together everything for a Nocaster caster build.

This far I've got an Allparts vintage tinted neck to go with my '52RI body.
I'm looking at the neck, and have noticed that the vintage tint finish is on the frets.

What are your experiences, with removing this, should I just leave it and wear it off?
Do I need to dress the frets?

Secondly, I'm going to put a "Ferden" decal on it, what are your suggestions for top coats, laquer, or is a clear urethane or clear enamel better?

Thanks in advance.

Scoob

For finish and decal burying you've got to go with what is compatible with what is on there already. Probably poly-u. Frets can usually use a little filing on the ends and steel wool all over. You can hardly go wrong with a bit of steel wool action.