Lightning Brand Reflective Paint and RETROGLO
$19.75 $21.95
LIGHTNING BRAND REFLECTIVE ACRYLIC PAINT - 2 ounce $21.95, 12 ounce $41.95
RETROGLO - REFLECTIVE GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT - 2 ounce $25.95
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Lightning Brand Reflective Paint by Cole Safety Products is a one-step formulated coating that uses micro beads technology to create a highly reflective acrylic paint. Our paint is unique in that is not made of polyurethane and does not cake at the bottom requiring a stir stick. The paint has a fast drying time and will adhere to almost any surface. Using reflective micro glass bead technology. Lightning Brand paint captures, intensifies and reflects light back to the source. Our paints go on like a white reflective paint but dry clear/semi transparent. (almost invisible on lighter colored surfaces)
LIGHTNING BRAND and RETROGLO are retro- reflective paints meaning once dry will return any light directly back to its source. (like a stop sign). The reason reflective road way signs are reflective to your eye, is that your are on the same eye level as your head lights. So there is only one angle that it will reflect to your eyes. One way to know the paint is reflecting is to take a picture with a flash camera and one with out to test reflection. RETROGLO has a Photoluminecent additive that allows the paint to create its own light.
- Enhances any craft or art project.
- Unique Water based Acrylic Formula
- Makes almost any surface retro-reflective! Illuminates potential hazards, objects,
- Fast drying, Dry to touch in 15 minutes, does not fade
- Soap and water easy cleanup
- Made in the U.S.A
RETROGLO is a one-step premixed Retro Reflective Glow in the dark Acrylic Paint. This unique paint reflects like Lightning Brand Reflective paint but also Glows in the dark (Photoluminescent). Our paint is unique in that is not made of polyurethane and does not cake at the bottom requiring a stir stick. RETROGLO is not only highly reflective but glows for up to 10 hours after fully charge. Like our Lightning Brand it goes on white but dries clear. RETROGLO has a slight greenish tint that is hardly noticeable. RETROGLO is the brightest the first hour then slowly fades.
- Glows in the Dark up to 10 hours
- Unlimited recharges
- Enhances any craft or art project.
- Unique Water based Acrylic formula
- Makes virtually any surface retro-reflective as well Glow in the Dark
- Fast drying, Dry to touch in 15 minutes, does not fade
- Soap and water easy cleanup. (Paint is waterproof and permanent after drying)
- All component Are Made in the U.S.A
APPLICATION AND SURFACE PREPARATION: Apply Lightly with quality brush, roller or sponge. Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean. Remove loose paint, chalk, by wire brushing, scraping, sanding, and/or pressure washing. Sand all glossy, rough, and patched surfaces. Permissible temperatures during application: Material: 50 to 90ºF 10 to 32ºC. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Read all label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information prior to use. MSDS are available through our website: www.colesafety.com or by calling 1 -606-393-5006
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- Canada : 3 - 7 business days
- United States : 1 - 5 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply reflective glass beads?
To apply reflective glass beads just sprinkle the beads on top of paint or the adhesive medium while that medium is still wet or tacky. Be sure not to push the beads down into the medium just sprinkle on top and let dry. If glass beads are pushed down too far into the medium, they will not reflect as well. After the medium dries brush off the beads that did not stick collecting them for later use.
Applying to a vertical surface is tricky. The glamourous way is to use a gravity feed air gun or sandblaster. Most people do not have sandblasters or air guns laying around. Therefore, here is the easiest way we have found. Toss the reflective glass beads onto the wet medium (paint.) Be sure to collect beads using plastic sheeting.
Will color come through from underneath the beads or Lightning Brand reflective paint?
Yes, however reflective glass beads and Lightning Brand Paint are retro-reflective and will reflect back the color of the light source directly back to the source. When there is color underneath the color will show through however, usually lighter than original color depending on the light source.
Can I mix beads into paint?
No, beads need light in order to reflect back that light. It is important to note that even applying a clear coat over the reflective glass beads will greatly reduce or negate reflectivity. Mixing reflective glass beads into paint will only give you a nice texture but no retro-reflection.
Custom and personalized orders
The Department of Transportation recommends 5-6 pounds of reflective glass beads for every gallon of paint used. So 2 pounds of glass beads for every quart, 1 pound of beads for every pint. Do not mix beads into paint they will not reflect because glass beads need light in order to reflect light back to the source. A gallon of thick latex/acrylic paint will cover about 80-100 square feet
What are people using reflective glass beads for?
Reflective glass beads are typically applied to make an object or surface more visible and safe. Over the years we have had many clients use these glass beads in wonderfully creative and unusual ways. For instance, we have had Disney, Hollywood studios and Film companies use the beads for chromatography as well as special effects. Clients have used beads to mark weather balloons, sea buoys, hunting trails, trucks and more. One creative customer used our High Index Glass Beads to enhance the rims of a vintage Ford Model A. Artists use our glass beads in sculptures, paintings, prism light boxes, canoes, fashion, jewelry, signs, urban murals, screen printing and more. What creative idea will you have?
What does retro-reflective mean?
Retro-Reflection happens when light enters the bead finds the edge and is returned directly back to the source of that light only. Retro-reflection is directional. You only see the reflective glass beads reflect when your eyes are at the same level or in between the light source and the beads. Factors that affect the brightness (refractive index) are clarity, roundness and inclusions/air bubbles. The size of the reflective glass bead affects the angles that the bead can reflect.
Can I put a clear coat over the beads to protect them?
No, glass beads will not reflect properly because light cannot find the edge of the glass beads in order reflect.
Reviews (35)
Average:
Dec 10, 2023
Paint is not as reflective as anticipated
David Ottinger
Aug 16, 2023
Logan Pattie
Mar 9, 2023
Shari Hall
Jan 31, 2021
im so happy with this purchase i finally found the right product YAY
Linda Durbesson
Jan 8, 2021
Item shipped super fast and is exactly as described. I know there will be lots of ways for me to incorporate this into my crafts.
pampalm