when you apply the compound, let it dry , then paint more...is it lumpy, streaky, or smooth? How resistant is it to abrasion, gouging etc? do you recommend covering it w/ clear tape?..I have seen you recomend applying it to a reflective surface, but does it adhere well? what is your choice of the under surface?
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vcal
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Geoff in Philly:
when you apply the compound, let it dry , then paint more...is it lumpy, streaky, or smooth? How resistant is it to abrasion, gouging etc? do you recommend covering it w/ clear tape?..I have seen you recomend applying it to a reflective surface, but does it adhere well? what is your choice of the under surface?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The paint should be mixed thoroughly, so it's never lumpy...-it should go on as a smooth liquid. If you've ever watched a gal paint her fingernails, -that's pretty much the viscosity.
When you apply an even coat and it dries, if you run your thumbnail over the dried surface, you should feel a very slightly gritty texture.
The base coat should be oil-based in order to STICK properly. A good one (if you're not doing a large surface) is White typewriter correction fluid. For larger jobs, hobby shops also sell small jars of flat white oil-base paints. Btw-I've not tried other types of surfaces.
The only cover-coat recommended (to protect and seal) the glow-surface for a long time, is the very same clear base liquid that you used to mix the glow-paint originally. This allows you to easily clean the surface, and not diminish it's usefulness.
when you apply the compound, let it dry , then paint more...is it lumpy, streaky, or smooth? How resistant is it to abrasion, gouging etc? do you recommend covering it w/ clear tape?..I have seen you recomend applying it to a reflective surface, but does it adhere well? what is your choice of the under surface?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The paint should be mixed thoroughly, so it's never lumpy...-it should go on as a smooth liquid. If you've ever watched a gal paint her fingernails, -that's pretty much the viscosity.
When you apply an even coat and it dries, if you run your thumbnail over the dried surface, you should feel a very slightly gritty texture.
The base coat should be oil-based in order to STICK properly. A good one (if you're not doing a large surface) is White typewriter correction fluid. For larger jobs, hobby shops also sell small jars of flat white oil-base paints. Btw-I've not tried other types of surfaces.
The only cover-coat recommended (to protect and seal) the glow-surface for a long time, is the very same clear base liquid that you used to mix the glow-paint originally. This allows you to easily clean the surface, and not diminish it's usefulness.
Luff
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FWIW - I've applied GITD paint on top of 3M's ScotchLite reflective material (with adhesive backing) twice and both applications are holding up well. I applied the ScotchLite first, then painted over it. Fewer coats of GITD paint are needed over it versus WhiteOut, but there's really little overall difference in the end. I use WhiteOut mostly because I think it'll last longer (in years) than the adhesive backing on the Scotchlite.
vcal
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Luff:
FWIW - I've applied GITD paint on top of 3M's ScotchLite reflective material (with adhesive backing) twice and both applications are holding up well. I applied the ScotchLite first, then painted over it. Fewer coats of GITD paint are needed over it versus WhiteOut, but there's really little overall difference in the end. I use WhiteOut mostly because I think it'll last longer (in years) than the adhesive backing on the Scotchlite.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm gonna have have to try some of that Scotchlite tape.
-Is it very thick? I suppose hardware stores would be a good place to find it??
FWIW - I've applied GITD paint on top of 3M's ScotchLite reflective material (with adhesive backing) twice and both applications are holding up well. I applied the ScotchLite first, then painted over it. Fewer coats of GITD paint are needed over it versus WhiteOut, but there's really little overall difference in the end. I use WhiteOut mostly because I think it'll last longer (in years) than the adhesive backing on the Scotchlite.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm gonna have have to try some of that Scotchlite tape.
LED-FX
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Scotchlite http://www.scotchlite.com/ and its younger competitor Reflexite http://www.reflexite.com/ are often around in motor accessory and bicycle shops as safety aids.
It is a couple mill thick, as it has tiny prisms embedded in it.
Think I`ve already mentioned the other reflective that I would reccomend for this application, those with a long memory or a search here will find it
HTH
Adam
It is a couple mill thick, as it has tiny prisms embedded in it.
Think I`ve already mentioned the other reflective that I would reccomend for this application, those with a long memory or a search here will find it
HTH
Adam
Luff
Enlightened
LED-FX says it all.
When I went out looking for ScotchLite, I checked lots of places. Many had competitive products. None had 3M ScotchLite until I checked with sign making shops. Got lucky at one and was given free pieces about 20" square in white and in red.
Reflexite would be much better than ScotchLite, but I couldn't find any locally and didn't want to shell out the $$ for a demo kit.
FWIW - I wouldn't go to the trouble to get ScotchLite again just to use as a base for GITD paint ... there isn't enough of a gain in light output to warrant the effort. To me, it seems to save one coat of GITD paint.
On the other hand, ScotchLite is pretty handy stuff to have around and is on many things around here, including my boat trailer, the boat slip pilings for night dockings, behind the numbers on my mailbox and as a safety marker on my hiking staff for night hikes near or on roads.
Each of my camping flashlights has a ScotchLite strip somewhere on it, usually right next to a strip of GITD paint. It isn't obnoxious in daylight and I don't search for those flashlights anymore ... regardless of the weather.
When I went out looking for ScotchLite, I checked lots of places. Many had competitive products. None had 3M ScotchLite until I checked with sign making shops. Got lucky at one and was given free pieces about 20" square in white and in red.
Reflexite would be much better than ScotchLite, but I couldn't find any locally and didn't want to shell out the $$ for a demo kit.
FWIW - I wouldn't go to the trouble to get ScotchLite again just to use as a base for GITD paint ... there isn't enough of a gain in light output to warrant the effort. To me, it seems to save one coat of GITD paint.
On the other hand, ScotchLite is pretty handy stuff to have around and is on many things around here, including my boat trailer, the boat slip pilings for night dockings, behind the numbers on my mailbox and as a safety marker on my hiking staff for night hikes near or on roads.
Each of my camping flashlights has a ScotchLite strip somewhere on it, usually right next to a strip of GITD paint. It isn't obnoxious in daylight and I don't search for those flashlights anymore ... regardless of the weather.
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