Red Thermochromic Paint Pigment: Unleash the Magic of Color Change!
Imagine a paint that transforms before your eyes, shifting colors with a change in temperature. That’s the power of our Red Thermochromic Paint Pigment! At Pearls & Pigment, we bring you the highest quality temperature-sensitive pigments to create truly unique and eye-catching effects.
Why Choose Our Red Thermochromic Paint?
- Endless Possibilities: From custom cars and motorcycles to home decor and even magical special effects, our thermochromic pigment lets you create anything you can imagine.
- Dramatic Color Change: Our pigments are designed to change color at 86°F (30°C), providing a noticeable and impressive transformation.
- Easy to Use: Simply mix the pigment into a clear base coat or binder and spray over your desired surface.
- Unique Effects: Combine with our Phantom Pearls® or Colorshift Pearls® for enhanced UV protection and stunning visual effects.
Applications for Red Thermochromic Paint
Our customers have used our thermochromic pigments for a wide range of creative projects:
- Automotive Customization: Create a custom paint job that changes color with the heat of the engine or sunlight.
- DIY Projects: Add a magical touch to your crafts, artwork, and home decor.
- Special Effects: Create disappearing blood effects for costumes or magic tricks.
- Innovative Solutions: Explore the potential for temperature-sensitive roofing and other energy-efficient applications.
Tips for Using Thermochromic Paint
To achieve the best results with our Red Thermochromic Paint Pigment, follow these tips:
- Start with a Light Base Coat: White or brighter colors work best as a base coat.
- Proper Mixing: Mix one 25-gram bag of thermochromic pigment into a pint of reducer and let it sit for 24 hours. Then, add a pint of clear to create a sprayable quart.
- Multiple Coats: Apply 5-7 coats of the thermochromic mixture over the base coat.
- UV Protection: Apply 3-4 coats of a high-quality UV top coat clear, such as Wet Wet Plus clear, for outdoor use. Adding a ghost pearl to the clear can also increase UV protection.
Important Considerations for Outdoor Use
While our Red Thermochromic Paint Pigment can be used outdoors, it’s essential to understand its limitations. Prolonged exposure to UV rays and high heat can cause the pigment to break down and fade over time. Therefore, we do not recommend it for prolonged outdoor use without proper UV protection. The longevity of the paint depends on the quality of the topcoat and the environmental conditions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Painting with Thermochromic Pigments
Here’s a basic guide to painting with our thermochromic pigments:
- Lay down the desired base coat color (best is white or brighter colors).
- Mix the 25 gram bag of thermo into a pint of reducer for 24 hours.
- Add a pint of clear to the reducer to make a sprayable quart.
- Spray 5-7 coats of thermo over base coat color.
- Apply a good UV top coat clear 3-4 coats over that (you can add a ghost pearl to the clear for extra UV protection).
Do understand that if this is going to be applied to a surface that will have prolonged UV exposure or high heat exposure, this pigment will start to break down and fade to a hazy gray.
We cannot offer any guarantees on the life of this paint due to the UV and heat factors. There are too many variables that make it difficult to guarantee the life of this product.
Why Choose Pearls & Pigment?
At Pearls & Pigment, we’re more than just a supplier – we’re pioneers in the world of custom paint and pearl pigments. Since 2005, we’ve been the leader in providing high-quality metallic paint pigments, pearl pigments, candy paint, and temperature changing paint for your custom paint jobs. Shop with us and experience the difference!
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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PROLONGED OUTDOOR USE.
We recommend starting with 1 25 gram bag per quart of sprayable clear paint/binder. These are all just starting ratios and can be adjusted for your specific use. This product is best mixed 1 25 gram bag into a pint of reducer and should be allowed to sit for 24 hours before mixing with one pint of clear paint to make a sprayable quart of material. This goes best into an oil or solvent based clear. Mixing with a water based clear has not caused us any issues but other customers have had difficulties. Contact us with any questions before mixing.
Many customers call and ask for a step by step guide for painting with this product. There are many factors that go into a paint job but I have put together a basic guide:
-lay down the desired base coat color (best is white or brighter colors)
-mix the 25 gram bag of thermo into a pint of reducer for 24 hours
-add a pint of clear to the reducer to make a sprayable quart
-spray 5-7 coats of thermo over base coat color
-apply a good UV top coat clear 3-4 coats over that (you can add a ghost pearl to the clear for extra UV protection).
Do understand that if this is going to be applied to a surface that will have prolonged UV exposure or high heat exposure, this pigment will start to break down and fade to a hazy gray.
We cannot offer any guarantees on the life of this paint due to the UV and heat factors. There are too many variables that make it difficult to guarantee the life of this product.
Many customers call and ask for a step by step guide for painting with this product. There are many factors that go into a paint job but I have put together a basic guide:
-lay down the desired base coat color (best is white or brighter colors)
-mix the 25 gram bag of thermo into a pint of reducer for 24 hours
-add a pint of clear to the reducer to make a sprayable quart
-spray 5-7 coats of thermo over base coat color
-apply a good UV top coat clear 3-4 coats over that (you can add a ghost pearl to the clear for extra UV protection).
Do understand that if this is going to be applied to a surface that will have prolonged UV exposure or high heat exposure, this pigment will start to break down and fade to a hazy gray.
We cannot offer any guarantees on the life of this paint due to the UV and heat factors. There are too many variables that make it difficult to guarantee the life of this product.
