Neon/Fluorescent Paint

[false_aesthetic]

Here's what I know.

1. Neon paint sucks at staying neon if it gets hit with the UV rays a lot.

2. If you don't use the high-falooootin' UV blocking clear coats neon paint sucks even more at staying neon.

3. I live in Los Angeles -- sunny 300+ days a year.

4. I'm pretty sure the more the color is on the red side of things the faster it fades.


Those of you who have used neon/fluorescent paint, what kind've lifespan are you seeing?
I've heard some car guys say you can start to see a fade after a week. I've heard other people say only to use the HoK stuff and that it lasts longer.

Thanks!

[Rody]

Quality costs.

Stay away from water based and inexpensive brands. PPG or HOK only.

As important is high solids clear.

I still have 20+ year old neon bikes out there that look good. That said, the luminescent, glow-in-the-dark bikes, have not fared as well long-term.

[happycampyer]

I would check with a painter who works with these paints (not all are willing), but my understanding is that some neon colors are more vulnerable to fading than others. I believe that neon pink is one of the worst—if not the worst—offenders.


Willliam Threadgill

[false_aesthetic]

Hey Folks,

Thanks so much for your help on this. I appreciate it.


Rody I just sent you a PM.