Hi, Looking for a source for high reflective paint. My supplier used to carry some made by 3M, but they no longer do. They claim it's no longer available. Anyone know where to get the stuff?? I'm looking for white. Thanks! Tim
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
How about ask the road painters.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
A short cut...
get soem white road paint and get some glass blasting beads. Sprinkle the beads in while paint is still tacky
Posted by Alfred Toy (Member # 3844) on :
Krylon Industrial has a clear relective paint.
Reflect-A-Lite™ Clear Spray Paint Unique, reflective, light enhancing spray paint under direct illumination. It applies over the existing color. Does not obscure original color. Highlights objects under direct beam.
The 3M paint was called Codit, and was available in yellow and white. A few years ago, I tried to find some and could not purchase it anywhere in this country. I was told 3M discontinued it.
I just did an internet search and turned up a site in Brazil that still has it on their product list, however, I'm sure the logistics of getting it to you would be prohibitive.
It looks like the Krylon or the glass beads are the current answer. Unless you're into Chevy Chase style pratfalls, don't spill the little beady monsters on your shop floor. You'll need a shop vac to get them up after someone gets you up.
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
I was referring to those who paint the white & yellow lines on the roads & highways. That stuff's reflective & they use tons of it. It must come from somewhere. Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I have seen road stripe painters throwing handfuls of glass beads onto the fresh paint. It looks like they are tossing sand onto it and the whole area has a reflective glow until rain and wind sweep the excess away.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
Teh highway dept..
they have a spray head for paint and there is a spreader for the glass beads right after the spray head.
Posted by Alfred Toy (Member # 3844) on :
Well then, that must be how it's done. Did a search for reflective paint & came up empty. Ended up looking for traffic paint with the same results. I thought maybe SW had some, but they use the beads. Thought XIM Products had a super bright white paint, as close as could be got to reflective, but found no mention of it in their list of products.
Did find on one site that there are many types of glass beads to choose from. One site, www.ezliner.com , has the machinery which makes the lines & describes the process similar to what Curtis said. Never did see anyone tossing beads of glass onto paint on the roadways. Up here, since roadwork is continuous, they musta though it a good investment to get the machines which do it automatically.
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