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UV Paint - is it worth it?

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firebug88

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I have several cables that i have sleeved uv red. My water-cooling tubes are also uv red. I was thinking about painting some parts of my case and/or hardware with some uv reative paint (like the stuff sold here Brush-on UV). I was wondering if anyone has every tried anything like this and if so does it glow brightly. If anyone can post pictures that would be great. Also, does it effect any components and can you remove it if you get tired of it?
 
UV paint obviously only glows if you have UV cathodes. it's cheaper to just go buy Flourescent spraypaint at a hardware store or something though. it's the same thing.
[Edit]: it's not the same, I didn't realize this was clearcoat. my bad. flourescent paint does look pretty good though.
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The paint is completely non-conductive and can be applied to motherboards and other electrical components.

Applies a coating which is transparent and colorless under normal light, but glows under UV black lighting. Easily removable from most surfaces with soap and water. May not be completely removable from porous materials (such as bare wood, cardboard, paper, foam, accoustic ceilings and flat paint).
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from the website. should answer some of your questions, no?
 
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Thanks Gazeebo, but i really wanted someone to post a pic so i can see how bright it glows. Wondering if the $25 price tag is worth it or not.
 
Unless you are looking for the clear effect, I'd go to your local craft supply store & buy a set of Fluorescent Poster Paints like this: (or order from that page)

http://www.misterart.com/store/view/001/group_id/8457/SARGENT-ART-Fluorescent-Poster-Paints.htm

Worked great on my system. The green is acrylic glow-in-the-dark paint which glows brightly for several minutes after the system is shut off.

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