Glow in the Dark Projects and Mods

[ChibiM]

Just went to glowinc`s website.. and wanted to see how to use the powder, but the website is funky, and redirects me every time back to their sales page..

anyone knows how you could use the powder in/on flashlights?

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Just went to glowinc`s website.. and wanted to see how to use the powder, but the website is funky, and redirects me every time back to their sales page..

anyone knows how you could use the powder in/on flashlights?

I use clear nail Polish. "Base coat" mix 3 grams in the bottle.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

New project
I really don't like this water based glow Inc Pre-Mixed v10 paint.

Rough draft:
D magLite
Jetbeam RRT01
NITEYE EYE-15

 

[more_vampires]

Hey, Glowaholics and Darkside Rebels! UV charging is now (2014) optional.

http://lumilor.com/


Darkside Scientific. Electrolumen paint. Oh yes.

Countdown to flashlight mod in 3... 2...

 

[FRITZHID]

Hey, Glowaholics and Darkside Rebels! UV charging is now (2014) optional.

http://lumilor.com/


Darkside Scientific. Electrolumen paint. Oh yes.

Countdown to flashlight mod in 3... 2...

Omg, want!

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Hey, Glowaholics and Darkside Rebels! UV charging is now (2014) optional.

http://lumilor.com/


Darkside Scientific. Electrolumen paint. Oh yes.

Countdown to flashlight mod in 3... 2...

Looks cool, I bet they wont do single flashlights...probably have to meet there minimum weight or pay a large price for a small project. Kinda like professional painting etc. One item is the same as 50 of the same item painted etc.

 

[more_vampires]

Looks cool, I bet they wont do single flashlights...probably have to meet there minimum weight or pay a large price for a small project. Kinda like professional painting etc. One item is the same as 50 of the same item painted etc.

I lost the darn link, but there's some motorcycle custom shop that sprays items. Hate I lost the link, I'm search engine-ing to no avail. It was 120% total sickness.

Grr! I was going to post it and get a quote.... :mecry:

 

[Mr. Nobody]

OK so this is my Eye 15.
The back end where a lanyard would go I filled with Layers of v10 powder and epoxy, the titanium belt clip is done in blue v10 nailpolish and the led spacer is done in v10 premixed waterbased.

What do you think ?

Left is body, right is emitter.

Under a UV light (for the hippies).

 

[more_vampires]

Wow, that turned out really well. Hadn't thought of painting a clip. I been toying with the idea of filling the body grooves on one of these:

http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-AA-Flashlight-Cree-U2-LED-_p_4130.html

I already have the host in hand. Just need to pick what poison as far as the glowcrack.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Wow, that turned out really well. Hadn't thought of painting a clip. I been toying with the idea of filling the body grooves on one of these:

http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-AA-Flashlight-Cree-U2-LED-_p_4130.html

I already have the host in hand. Just need to pick what poison as far as the glowcrack.

What a cute little light. I want to paint the inside grooves on a Nitecore p12 head but, not sure how to get the paint off the top part. What are all those silver clips on your light ? I tried to paint the body on the niteye but it didn't turn out right so removed it.

 

[more_vampires]

What are all those silver clips on your light ?

Those are factory cutouts. The battery is in an aluminum tube (I guess) and the body has cutouts, then it was black ano.

It's like an "off the shelf" glow host. Should be able to cram a heck of a lot of glow powder in there...

Not "the best" light by any stretch, but the head comes right off. Shouldn't be that tough to mod.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Those are factory cutouts. The battery is in an aluminum tube (I guess) and the body has cutouts, then it was black ano.

It's like an "off the shelf" glow host. Should be able to cram a heck of a lot of glow powder in there...

Not "the best" light by any stretch, but the head comes right off. Shouldn't be that tough to mod.

Do it !! What's the worst that could happen.
I'm bored, time to try filling in the gaps with glowing devil's dandruff on my p12.

 

[FRITZHID]

Seeing all these glowinc mods and knowing the specs makes me wonder,..... Has anyone tried powder coating with any of them?

 

[mcbrat]

Oveready had a glow host.

 

[more_vampires]

Seeing all these glowinc mods and knowing the specs makes me wonder,..... Has anyone tried powder coating with any of them?

I have a business contact (Mike) who is a professional powder coater. He does small parts and he owes me a favor anyway. Any suggestions as to what to ask him to pursue a glow powder coat?

What's the heat failure temp of the glowinc powder?

 

[Mr. Nobody]

I have a business contact (Mike) who is a professional powder coater. He does small parts and he owes me a favor anyway. Any suggestions as to what to ask him to pursue a glow powder coat?

What's the heat failure temp of the glowinc powder?

That's seems like a good question to ask.
How about coating it against grease, water IE our skins is greasy.

 

[FRITZHID]

I don't recall the exact temp but I do know it withstands molten glass temp long enough to make gitd glassware.
As far as power coat.... Um.... I'd say a clear is best bet but Idk how well gitd powder will electrostaticly cling like powder coat will. May take some experimental trials to get it right.
I'd guess a finer powder will adhere better but at a loss of glow effectiveness.

 

[more_vampires]

A bit of searching and I came up with this for GITD powder coat:
http://www.technoglowproducts.com/green-glow-in-the-dark-powder-coating/

• Apply the underlying coat. Lighter background colors have a much better effect then darker colors.
• Apply the Glow Powder Coating on top of the underlying coat.
• You can apply a clear coat on top if you feel the need, but not necessary.
• Cure at 180°C - 200°C (350°F - 400°F).

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Okay everyone here is a Nitecore p12 with glow rings:
Under a UV:

Glowing without UV

 

[more_vampires]

Awesome. That pic makes me need to score a bag of glowinc from a dealer.