Painting a P60 GITD.

CyclingSalmon14

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Best way to paint a solarforce L2M GITD?I see glow in the dark spray paint but some say it suck's, I thought maby normal paint but might be a bad finish how would you do it?
 

ElectronGuru

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'Best' can be a pretty high standard on CPF. This solution requires professional tools and materials and costs many times the value of a new solarforce:


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CyclingSalmon14

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So no way to DIY it to an acceptable standard but not professional result?

Was hopeing I could paint it with some V10 or something maby.

Any of those above hosts for sake how much or are they the discontinued one I was told about in another thread?
 

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Biggest problem with the high quality gitd compounds is that they are very course. Even mixed with epoxy, often you can feel the glow medium under the surface.... kinda like a sandpaper.
You may want to look into just applying small rings, dots, gaskets, tape and switch boots rather than the whole light.
 

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You're quite welcome. Most full gitd objects are molded plastic with gitd embedded.
That's why most of us use gitd accents and tritium vials. A little creative machining goes a long way. :)
Take a look at the "lights with trites" and "show your gitd lights/projects" threads. LOTS of ideas there!
 
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