Searching for good GITD powder

[Robert S]

I wanted to buy some GITD powder for some time now, to use for my lasers and flashlights.

I know if you google for it, you will get tons of results but i have no idea what to look for, if i want something good.

Also searched here on LPF but only found some old reviews, from years ago which isn't really helpful either, it would also be nice
if i could get it from somewhere in the EU or if it at least, hasn't to be shipped across the globe.

There are a few people here who have experimented with GITD at least once, right? So any recommendations?

 

[BowtieGuy]

I've bought some GITD powder from "Innovative Lasers" in the past. It seems to work rather well.
Innovative Lasers is run by NickD070, who is, or at least was a member here at LPF.

 

[Robert S]

Thanks, are those 4 colors the only he sells?

Also, is there actually a big difference in brightness between the different colors?
Compareable to the brightness levels different lasers have, like 405nm and 532nm for example?

I would guess that its the same, so purple would be alot less bright than green, unless there were differenct chemicals used for different colors..

 

[BowtieGuy]

I think those are the only colors he sells, you could try and contact him through his site; he may have others available.

He mentions that green is the brightest, and the aqua is the longest lasting.

I personally have only used the green color so far, so I can't really compare them for brightness.

 

[Robert S]

Alright, ill see if i can contact him, then.

Yea, i just saw the info next to the pictures, thanks.



If anyone else has experience buying from other shops, or any info on what to buy, please let me know!

 

[jimdt7]

I've bought from Glow Inc. before, best powder I have ever used!
You can check them out here: Glow Inc.

-Jim

 

[TheDukeAnumber1]

I've been happy with the GITD powder from Glow In The Dark Powder | Glow In The Dark Paint | UV Powder - Techno Glow Inc.

But if you're just looking to accent your lasers and don't need much a sample pack might be cost effective for you. - Resin Obsession - Day glow in the dark powders set of 8

 

[Robert S]

Thanks for the input jimdt7 and TheDukeAnumber1, that some nice stuff to choose from, more is allways welcome, though.


Just curious, did anyone ever mix 2 different colors?
Im wondering what it would look like, if it'll mix and create a new color or just look like 2 different colored sands, mixed together.
I would guess, it depends on how small the particles used, are.

 

[TheDukeAnumber1]

From an old pm...

The spot on the right is equal parts violet and red powder and it turned about nicely, it was a delightful pinkish purple, although the glow time is abysmal compared to the green. The upper right spot is equal parts aqua and green, and the lower right is 1 parts green 2 parts aqua, the green is so bright it washes out the aqua and I can barley tell a difference.

I tried a third spot, 4 parts aqua and 1 part green, then turned the lights on to try and get better color differentiation. It's closer to the inbetween gree/aqua mix.

 

[joeybab3]

what color are you looking for?

 

[Robert S]

Wow, thanks TheDuke, really nice to see, seems to work great.

@joeybab3 I guess i would experiment with different colors and see what i like the most.
Its less the color and more the quality of the powder, as i have no idea what differences there are if any.

 

[joeybab3]

Wow, thanks TheDuke, really nice to see, seems to work great.

@joeybab3 I guess i would experiment with different colors and see what i like the most.
Its less the color and more the quality of the powder, as i have no idea what differences there are if any.

Oh thats cool, i have 50g green, and 50g blue or purple, i cant tell

 

[Robert S]

I feel like there is some kind of "chinese quality" for all things you can buy on the internet, and i wanna avoid that quality sometimes.

 

[zhxwn]

Would love to add GITD to my 501b, is it as simple as painting on? Is the powder best to buy to make your own paint or is the pre-made paint fine?

Thanks! (I hope this post isn't too old to ask a Q on, let me know if so)

 

[BowtieGuy]

As long as you are adding something new, or asking legitimate questions you're generally ok. This thread is not very old anyway; you're good.

I think most users, myself included, mix the GITD powder with an epoxy. I like to use a 5 minute type of epoxy, although it limits your work time, and you have to move along quickly, you can get a lot done without the waiting for it to set-up.

You can find GITD paints, but I think you get a higher quality, longer lasting glow with the better GITD powders.

 

[Pi R Squared]

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Alan