Frequently Asked Questions About Glow Paints
- What surfaces can I paint on?
- What can I do with the paints?
- Does paint require thinning?
- How long does the paint take to dry?
- How do I clean up?
- Can I find this paint at a local craft store?
- How can I improve paints performance?
- How do I charge the paint?
- How many times can you charge it?
- What color are paints in daylight?
- How are paints packaged?
- What sizes does READY SET GLO sell it in?
- Any precautions?
- Do the different colors glow different times?
- What is first aid treatment?
- How does your new technology compare to the old glow-in-the-dark stuff?
- Do paints have an odor?
- How far does the paint go? (coverage)
- Do you send free samples?
- How does your paints compare with other companies?
What surfaces can I paint on?
Our versatile glow paints can be used on most any surface including drywall, wood, metals, and much more.
What can I do with the paints?
Let your imagination go wild! You can do practically anything with our glow in the dark paints.
Try making a glow mural, glow car, glow in the dark tackle, glow models, or even touch up the hands of a watch or clock
Check out some Projects created by some of our customers with our pigments
Does paint require thinning?
Only if you plan to airbrush. If necessary thin up to 10% with mineral spirits.
How long does the paint take to dry?
Normally 30-60 minutes to touch.To handle 3-4 hrs. Recoats in 2 hours.
How do I clean up?
With brush cleaner or mineral spirits.
Can I find this paint at my local Craft Store?
No. Our glow paints use the next generation glow technology that glows up to 10 times longer than the older type. Most glow paints being sold use the lesser expensive zinc powders.
How can I improve paints performance?
First paint a white background. A light or white background will achieve maximum brilliance. effect.
How do I charge the paint?
Glow paint responds best to light sources rich in UV rays such as sunlight, black lamps and halogen lamps. Tungsten lamps (typical household bulbs) take longer to recharge the pigment because their UV output is low. Fluorescent lamps, which are rich in UV, provide faster excitation when Glow-Powder is placed near them.
Sun light - 5 minutes / UV light (Black light) - 5 to 10 minutes / Normal light - 20 to 30 minutes.
Sunlight is the best source for charging the products, but practically any light source will do. Black light is a good provider of UV light (Glow-in-the-dark Bowling with black lights would be excellent).
How many times can I charge it?
You can charge the paints OVER AND OVER indefinitely! Paints have been tested to have a shelf life of a 1 year minimum.
What color are powders in daylight?
Green blue aqua are all a pale yellow paint, red, is red color, Zinc orange is orange, violet is grey/white, orange strontium is white, white is also white in day.
How are paints packaged?
1/2 oz paints are packaged in 1/2 oz glass jar with brush cap. All 4 oz, pints and quarts are packaged in paint cans. Quarts with have lock tabs in place.
What sizes does READY SET GLO sell it in?
1/2 oz, 4oz and 16 oz -1 pint (1/2 a quart) 1 quart and gallon.
Any Precautions?
Avoid heat sparks and flames. Do not breath dust vapors or mist. Use in well ventilated area. Please read MSDS here.
Do the different colors glow different times?
Yes. Green glow paint is the brightest and aqua glows the longest. Blue is close behind, violet up to 2 hours and red and orange up to 10 minutes.
What is first aid treatment?
May cause irritation of nose, throat, eyes & skin. Wash with water when your skin or eyes are exposed to our products. Keep the products away from moisture and seal it when not in use. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
How does your new technology compare to the old glow-in-the-dark stuff?
There are two basic glow-in-the-dark (GID) materials. The older style that has been around for many years is Zinc Sulphide with Copper as an activator (those stars for kids rooms) and THE NEXT GENERATION Strontium Aluminate that Glow Paint Pro Sells. The afterglow is about 10 times longer than conventional pigments and about 10 times brighter. The excitation wavelength is very broad 200-450nm. We only carry the new powder. FYI - the new powder is 10X more expensive!
Do paints have an odor?
Due to the composition necessary to manufacture red & orange, they have a slight sulphuric odor to them . We now have available Orange in Strontium...no odor & long glow!
How far does paint go?
Coverage: Approximately 2 sq. ft per 1/2 oz :: 45 sq. ft. per Pint :: 905 sq. ft. per quart :: 350 sq. ft. per gallon.
Do you send free samples?
No. Due to the many requests we receive , we no longer can provide free samples. We do offer sample packages for reduced rates.
How does your paint compare with other companies?
Unfortunately many companies are selling glow in the dark paint with low grade pigment, as the brightest pigments around. Here at Glow Paint Pro we back up our products with complete data & technical Specs on every product so you can make an informed decision. We also provide you with over 5000 testimonials from past customers as well as offer our Product/Service/Price Guarantee. If this is your 1st or 100th time ordering on the internet, we want it to be a pleasurable experience!
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