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Homeless Man · 06-20-2015, 10:34 PM

So I painted my rear calipers today with VHT brand everything (primer, caliper red, clear coat) so after the 5 red coats I waited 1 hour and then put the sticker on and first clearcoat. That's where I messed up. I think I should've waited more than 1 hour because now there are white spots. Those are not glare. Will these go away overnight? A few hours ago there was a lot more white. Also on the first picture while putting the sticker on it wasn't dried enough so I made it look bad. But the second one only has that little spot. Can I clearcoat it the next day a couple more coats or do they all have to be within the same time period?

Edit: the white was gone overnight

skipinminn · 06-20-2015, 10:38 PM

In two weeks of brake dust nobody will notice anyways

Homeless Man · 06-20-2015, 10:42 PM

The second one I don't care as much except the first one it has a lot and the sticker is weird. I think for the front I will put clearcoat first then sticker.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-20-2015, 10:45 PM

When I did my truck calipers (red G2) I had that happen on one of the rear brakes. I put a small fan on low speed on it for a little bit. When it dried it was gone. Hope it works out

Ryan

Hetfield03 · 06-20-2015, 10:48 PM

I've always heard put the sticker in between coats. I don't have an answer, but I wanted to show you this quoted text I found doing a search about your other set of calipers you're doing with the g2.

I almost went the G2 route but they don't recommend putting any kind of clear on top. They said that eventually even the high temp clear would yellow. That's another reason that pushed me to going with powdercoat. I think they need to be cleared to keep the brake dust out of the edges of the lettering."

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119875

Kendall421 · 06-20-2015, 10:52 PM

The Paint has VOC's. Volital organic compounds. You need to let it outgas for at least an hour between coats and before clear coat. Otherwise you trap those compounds and that create gas bubbles. Thats the problem. Unfortunately I don't have a suggestion for fixing it other than strip and start over.

The Patriot · 06-20-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kendall421

The Paint has VOC's. Volital organic compounds. You need to let it outgas for at least an hour between coats and before clear coat. Otherwise you trap those compounds and that create gas bubbles. Thats the problem. Unfortunately I don't have a suggestion for fixing it other than strip and start over.

Yep, won't go away. If you are leaving them on the car I would use a heat lamp to speed curing, otherwise you gotta' wait. Even with a lamp I would wait a good two hours before using clear.

43Camaro · 06-20-2015, 11:44 PM

I used VHT on my calipers also. You need to use a heat lamp several hours to cure the paint and clear. I also heated my calipers up by driving hard for a few minutes and then added the stickers on top of the clear, turned out perfect.

hzisfrom1994 · 06-20-2015, 11:55 PM

Glad I used the G2... VHT one has quite many things to be careful about. Good luck OP!

vroomapunk · 06-21-2015, 12:27 AM

It's the paint or a layer of clear under the top layer of clear still flashing off the accelerant chemicals. It looks white and most if not all of that should clear up when everything flashes off and cures.

Homeless Man · 06-21-2015, 12:45 AM

Ok tomorrow I will do G2 in green on the front. How long should I wait before I clearcoat? And I know they don't recommend it but it looks way better. And can I add a couple more layers of clear tomorrow to the ones pictured above? Cause it says on the can to finish the clearcoats within 1 hour.

Hetfield03 · 06-21-2015, 12:47 AM

If you're worried about the color difference between brush and spraying, you might as well just brush, because its just gonna yellow with a clearcoat.

43Camaro · 06-21-2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Ok tomorrow I will do G2 in green on the front. How long should I wait before I clearcoat? And I know they don't recommend it but it looks way better. And can I add a couple more layers of clear tomorrow to the ones pictured above? Cause it says on the can to finish the clearcoats within 1 hour.

So your doing green in front and leaving the red in rear?

Homeless Man · 06-21-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

If you're worried about the color difference between brush and spraying, you might as well just brush, because its just gonna yellow with a clearcoat.

Why would it yellow with a clearcoat? People on here clearcoat their calipers and after a couple years they said it still looks new. I'm using VHT caliper clearcoat not regular

06-20-2015, 10:34 PM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Screwed Up Painting Calipers So I painted my rear calipers today with VHT brand everything (primer, caliper red, clear coat) so after the 5 red coats I waited 1 hour and then put the sticker on and first clearcoat. That's where I messed up. I think I should've waited more than 1 hour because now there are white spots. Those are not glare. Will these go away overnight? A few hours ago there was a lot more white. Also on the first picture while putting the sticker on it wasn't dried enough so I made it look bad. But the second one only has that little spot. Can I clearcoat it the next day a couple more coats or do they all have to be within the same time period? Edit: the white was gone overnight Attached Images __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger. Last edited by Homeless Man; 06-22-2015 at 04:15 PM.

06-20-2015, 10:42 PM	#3
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	The second one I don't care as much except the first one it has a lot and the sticker is weird. I think for the front I will put clearcoat first then sticker. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

06-20-2015, 10:45 PM	#4
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,373 View My Garage	When I did my truck calipers (red G2) I had that happen on one of the rear brakes. I put a small fan on low speed on it for a little bit. When it dried it was gone. Hope it works out Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

06-20-2015, 10:48 PM	#5
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,517	I've always heard put the sticker in between coats. I don't have an answer, but I wanted to show you this quoted text I found doing a search about your other set of calipers you're doing with the g2. I almost went the G2 route but they don't recommend putting any kind of clear on top. They said that eventually even the high temp clear would yellow. That's another reason that pushed me to going with powdercoat. I think they need to be cleared to keep the brake dust out of the edges of the lettering." http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119875 __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

06-20-2015, 11:44 PM	#8
43Camaro Drives: [COTW 8/3/15] 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 434 View My Garage	I used VHT on my calipers also. You need to use a heat lamp several hours to cure the paint and clear. I also heated my calipers up by driving hard for a few minutes and then added the stickers on top of the clear, turned out perfect. __________________ A Little bit of power. ALL WORK DONE BY ME! Just added 2021 ZL1 1LE to the Stable! https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418273

06-20-2015, 10:38 PM	#2
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	In two weeks of brake dust nobody will notice anyways

06-20-2015, 10:52 PM	#6
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	The Paint has VOC's. Volital organic compounds. You need to let it outgas for at least an hour between coats and before clear coat. Otherwise you trap those compounds and that create gas bubbles. Thats the problem. Unfortunately I don't have a suggestion for fixing it other than strip and start over.

06-20-2015, 11:55 PM	#9
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Glad I used the G2... VHT one has quite many things to be careful about. Good luck OP!

06-21-2015, 12:27 AM	#10
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	It's the paint or a layer of clear under the top layer of clear still flashing off the accelerant chemicals. It looks white and most if not all of that should clear up when everything flashes off and cures. __________________

06-21-2015, 12:45 AM	#11
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Ok tomorrow I will do G2 in green on the front. How long should I wait before I clearcoat? And I know they don't recommend it but it looks way better. And can I add a couple more layers of clear tomorrow to the ones pictured above? Cause it says on the can to finish the clearcoats within 1 hour. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

06-21-2015, 12:47 AM	#12
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,517	If you're worried about the color difference between brush and spraying, you might as well just brush, because its just gonna yellow with a clearcoat. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.