How to use Raptor paint with photoluminescent pigments ?

It is possible to apply phosphorescent paint for car bodywork or vehicle using an easy and effective tuning technique. Raptor phosphorescent paint has the ability to glow, emitting a green luminescence. This effect is easy to achieve using pigments and is completely safe.
So, how do you paint with Raptor phosphorescent paint? And first, what is Raptor?

No, we’re not talking about the famous quad model... But rather about the ultra-resistant off-road coating for 4x4 truck beds, rocker panels, tanks, chassis, and more, made by UPOL. This is an extremely durable black paint, or more precisely, a very thick coating (it can easily reach 500 to 1000µm in a single application—without dripping!).
This two-component product, made up of a base and a hardener, is available in a transparent version (for example, on Stardust's website). Only the transparent version can be used as a base to create a glow-in-the-dark version with pigments. Transparency is essential to allow light energy to enter and exit!

How to Create Phosphorescent Raptor Paint Using Pigments?

To create a mixture capable of capturing ambient light energy, storing it like a battery, and emitting light in the dark, you simply need to obtain photoluminescent pigments. These are then added to the transparent base along with the hardener.
These pigments are an ultra-fine powder with a whitish-greenish tint. The finer the powder, the smoother the texture; the grayer the grains, the stronger the luminosity. Thanks to the exceptional thickness and high solids content of UPOL Raptor, you can mix in any pigment!

To achieve a highly luminous Raptor phosphorescent paint, we recommend adding 20 to 30% by weight of phosphorescent pigments relative to the transparent Raptor paint. Green and turquoise pigments are the most powerful in terms of brightness.
It is important to thoroughly mix the phosphorescent Raptor paint and apply it preferably over a white or light-colored base coat.

The durability of Phosphorescent Raptor Paint

As long as it is well protected from humidity inside the Raptor layer, the glow effect can last for decades! We are talking 50 to 100 years, not just a few years... Beyond that, there are no specific weaknesses or sensitivities for the pigments. For reference, "photoluminescent" and "phosphorescent" mean the same thing—they are synonyms.

Applying Raptor Paint

This special coating is very easy to apply using a spray gun with an ultra-large nozzle, such as a Blaxon-type spray gun (which can be found for just €10–20 anywhere!)
However, unlike regular black Raptor paint, the phosphorescent version requires precise consistency to ensure an even application across all surfaces.
It is also important to keep the mixture well dispersed and prevent the phosphorescent powder from settling at the bottom of the container.

Some examples of phosphorescent paint for cars and motorcycles

UV lamps

Phosphorescent Paint for Cars