First of all thanks for all the responses about clear coating.
I just am not sure how long to wait between paint and clear. Is the " see if you can scratch it with your fingernail a good and accurate judgement" ?
I have only gone by what i read in the forums about nitro over acrylic...of it not being totally compatable...heck, i don't know, never used the stuff before.
As far as Krylon...sure, lawn furniture first..guitars dead last probally. i just want to easily buy more if i run out. But duplicolor is also acrylic so what is really the difference " krylon, duplicolor, rustoleum lacquer...unless it says nitro somewhere on the can i wouldn't be so sure.
VHT..used in the hotrod car world is true nitro-cellulose...probally the same as re-ranch.
This is for my 13 year old who totally digs EVH, so no matter what...i don't want it to look like crap. its got to look cool and have a super glossy shine to it...again thanks for the replies...its how i am learning all this stuff.