How to fix botched tinting

[Bust3d97]

I tried tinting my tail lights and it went well until I applied a clear coat. About 15 minutes after i go back outside to see that it looks like the lenses have "frost" on them. Where did I go wrong. I wet sanded with 600 before VHT then wet sanded with 2000 after it completely dried. I can't load pics from work computer (sorry). Any and all suggestions are much appreciated.

 

[Woody6799]

the same thing happened to mine, made me so mad bc the shade was PERFECT! All I did was wetsand them all the way to red again and reapply without clear. The only thing I can think is that the VHT is not completely dry in the short time frame, maybe we had to wait a few hours before clearing?

 

[Bust3d97]

Good to hear that they are fixable. Funny thing is that I let them dry over night before the clear. Oh well. I hear ya on the shade, though. Needless to say I was pist with the way they came out. I had just installed to sequential light the weekend before and couldn't wait to see it with shade on

 

[Woody6799]

yea I think you are supposed to wait 24 hours technically... I know your pain...

 

[Bust3d97]

I forgot to ask... What grit do i sand down to the red with?

 

[Woody6799]

I think I did 600/1000/1500 and then resprayed...

 

[Bust3d97]

Right on. Thanks Bro-seph

 

[DropTopPony]

Make sure it is not very hot or humid out when you spray the clear or it will do the same thing again. Moisture reeks havoc with rattle can clear.

 

[Bust3d97]

Thanks for the heads up with the moisture and heat. I'm not too savvy with painting/finishing.... What other clear can be applied?

 

[DropTopPony]

maybe a local shop will do it cheap.

 

[Sinned83]

800/1000/1500 and then spray dont worry about the clear I sealed mine with jetseal they came out great.