Thanks for all the input, guys,
I've stripped it four times so far, but am hapy to report that finally I've got a good finish from the Krylon. NOw I have to mask it and spray the Black and do the gold trim as before. Then I"ll try out that new sealer that I got from Dupont.
If it doesn't work out, it'll be another "Simple Green" bath--I refuse to let this issue beat me!