wow, you guys replay fast on here.

I want to apply it because of corrosion, making soldering easier (the solder wont run down the track like it does when its bare) and it prevent things accidentally touching tracks (things include screwdrivers, metal filings, wires and fingers :P)

I would like to apply it before soldering because making soldering easier is one of the reasons i want to do it. The problem i see is how do i keep the pads clear?

Clear spray paint sounds like a good idea.

I have some stuff called "PCB Laquer" i think. Someone gave it to me a while ago and siad it was something to do with protecting PCBs but ive never used it. Is that anything similar?