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wv-buddrinker
April 14th, 2003, 01:42 AM
Could anybody tell me where to buy reflective paint to make you more visable under water.

Dectek
April 14th, 2003, 02:29 AM
Talk to somebody in the Roads department of your township or the state DOT. The new stuff they use for the lines wears like steel and has a high count of reflective particles.

jbrook
May 15th, 2003, 11:45 AM
I have used reflective tape available from automotive supplies. It works well on slick/smooth surfaces that do not flex. It has done well on the ribs on my fins for example, not as well on the webs. Also is just so so on brush or mat finish surfaces. There is a company in Japan that sells reflective paint in several colors but I have not figured out how to order from them. Some say that the paint is not nearly as reflective as tape!

As a newby, I wish more people would "customize" their gear not just for visibility, but it makes it easier to tell who is who under water. That can be difficult if many people have similar fins or suits.

julian

wv-buddrinker
May 15th, 2003, 02:44 PM
Thanks for the reply jbrook I have seen the site for the reflective paint in Japan I cant figure out how to order neither lol. I have found some reflective paint in cans and spray form. Thanks again for your help.

WV-Buddrinker

SquintyPete
May 15th, 2003, 02:45 PM
Wouldn't a fluorescent acrylic enamel work?
Such as a fluorescent model car paint?
I know enamel is strong and acrylic causes the paint to have a stronger bond to the item it is on...
Maybe an oil based instead of acrylic?

wv-buddrinker
May 15th, 2003, 04:14 PM
Hello, Yeah it may but I was looking for reflective. Thanks for your reply

jbrook
May 15th, 2003, 11:58 PM
wv if you dont mind would you share where you found the paint?
thanks
julian

wv-buddrinker
May 16th, 2003, 12:39 AM
JDL Industries
9500 NW 12th St
Miami, FL 33172
Phone: 305-599-2022
Fax: 305-599-2078
This is one company that sells reflective liquid (paint) They have not sent me information yet Im not sure if its available in spray.


800 414-5024 144 US Reflector is the company that sells spray form it is $30 plus shipping


Hope this was helpful

Hawkeye
June 29th, 2003, 06:43 PM
wv-buddrinker, I'm looking for reflective paint too,did you have any luck besides JDL Industries and the Japanese Co. @ www.apace-science.com ? HELP!

wv-buddrinker
June 29th, 2003, 10:55 PM
Hawkeye try www.usreflector.com the product name is "SPHERE BRIGHT" it is kinda high at 30.00 a can for 12 oz but it is a great product it applys light gray but reflects a bright white hope this was helpful

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