I have used them both and decided I liked the finish I got with the Deft sanding Laquer better, just stinks so bad you need a big open area to use it.
For paint I like the Klass Kote two part epoxy, the stuff is bullet proof and easy to use. It thins down about 50/50 so the weight is kept down. Goes on easy with any cheap HVLP spray gun or air brush.