LumiColor Equipment and Materials

• HVLP system with 1.3mm nozzle and PSI of 20 - 25
• Disposable cup system
• Filter - 120 mesh or 125 micron
• Glass or plastic stir sticks (DO NOT use wooden or metal stir sticks)
• Substrate with properly masked, applied and dried dielectric

LumiColor Application Key Points

LumiColor Application

Step 1 - Mix and Strain

• Thoroughly shake for 1 to 2 minutes
• Mix with glass or plastic stir sticks to insure no solids are at bottom of container 
  • DO NOT use wooden or metal stir stick
• Shake again as needed
• Strain with 120 mesh or 125 micron filter

Step 2 - Apply First Coat with Blacklight

• First coat of LumiColor will be spray in a cross coat pattern approximately 8 to 10 inches away.
• This coat should have no effect to the overall appearance of the surface under normal lighting.
• Allow 5 – 10 minutes flash time before applying next coat.

Step 3 - Apply Second Coat with Blacklight

• Apply second coat in the same process as the first coat.
• Under black light the LumiColor should have an even and bright color across the desired area. 
• Allow 5 - 10 minutes flash time.
• The final appearance of the LumiColor before it goes to dry should have a semi-gloss appearance. It should be a smooth flat look when dry and should not have any pin holes, orange peel, or cracking on any part of the substrate. 

Step 4 - Apply Second Coat with Blacklight (if needed)

• If the second coat of LumiColor does not produce an even glow under black light then a third coat will need to be applied.
• Apply third coat of in the same process as the first coat.
• Under black light the LumiColor should have an even and bright color across the desired area. 
• Allow 5 - 10 minutes flash time.
• The final appearance of the LumiColor before it goes to dry should have a semi-gloss appearance. It should be a smooth flat look when dry and should not have any pin holes, orange peel, or cracking on any part of the substrate. 
• If there are pin holes, orange peel texture, or cracking on any part of the substrate it may need to be sanded and re-applied.  Contact your LumiLor dealer for direct support. 

LumiColor Dry Time, Unused Material, and Clean-up

Wait a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes, and a maximum of 8 - 12 hours, at 70° F before moving on to masking of the busbar.
Return unused material to original container after agitated in the spray gun cup.
Clean any used containers and/or spray guns with thinners or acetone immediately after use.

LumiColor Visual Reference Guide

Properly applied LumiColor produces an even finish LumiColor - Blotchy and modeling when viewed under blacklight

• Power -  N/A; viewed under black light 
• Cause -  LumiColor applied too thin
• To Correct This - Apply more LumiColor
• To Avoid This - Apply correct amount of LumiColor 

LumiColor - Sand dune effect

• Power - N/A
• Cause - LumiColor applied too wet; heavy particles sag while drying
• To Correct This - Lightly sand with 1000 or 1500 grit and reapply
• To Avoid This - Lighter coats, proper distance, proper air pressure

LumiColor - Excessive spottiness with power on

• Cause - Debris falling on painted part, large particles in fluid
• To Correct This - Cover with top coat to hide particles, 
• To Avoid This - Strain fluid better in all layers; spray in a clean environment; properly clean spray guns after each material

LumiColor - Dark areas with power on

• Cause - Dielectric or LumiColor applied too heavy in dark areas
• To Correct This - Not fixable; need to remove LumiLor and restart. 
• To Avoid This - Follow applications instructions closely

LumiColor - Not fully illuminated with power on

• Cause - Insufficient LumiColor applied or too small of a busbar
• To Correct This -Not fixable; need to remoe LumiLor and restart. 
• To Avoid This -  Follow applications instructions closely