I've never seen latex go clear once it's cured. Usually (like Gabe mentioned) it's a yellowish or orangish color. I mixed brown acrylic paint in with mine and had no problems with it becoming glossy. How are you applying it? I sponged mine on, and have 5 pretty thick layers (avoid brushing as it will leave brush marks that show through the finished paint). I wouldn't go too crazy with too many layers, as each layer will make the suit less mobile. One last thing you need to be sure of is that the latex is fully curing before adding more on top pf it. Temperature and humidity play a role with drying times, as well as how thick you put it on. I let my cure 6-8 hours between coats just to be sure, but it was a little cool in my workshop. Looks to me like you're exactly where you should be.
Brian
P.S. If you do talc the piece, do not do it before your final paint. The latex MUST be clean and dry before any ink is applied, or it won't stick and you'll end up with a big mess. You can talk it after applying the permawet but that sort of defeats the purpose of a gloss clear coat.
