Fluorescent Lime Paint

Breathe life and extreme brightness into your modelling projects with an unforgettable lime green

Maximum intensity and ultraviolet reaction for advanced effects

Break the boundaries of conventional colour with one of the most powerful formulations on the miniature market. The range of fluorescent acrylic paints from Green Stuff World is designed to provide superior opacity and vibrancy compared to traditional pigments. When applying the lime green tone to your parts, you will immediately notice a vibrant and clean shine. For those looking to represent mystical energy sources, radioactive components in sci-fi vehicles, or the eye-catching decoration of a competition slot car that needs to be the centre of attention on the track, this pigment is the ideal choice. Its reactive property under black light or ultraviolet completely transforms the finish, shining with its own light in special lighting conditions and providing a distinctive finish in exhibitions and collectors' displays.

Technical versatility for brush and airbrush in any scale

The consistency and fluidity of this product ensure extremely comfortable application, regardless of the technique you choose to employ. Its direct brush application allows for sharp profiles, extreme highlights, and controlled glazes thanks to its excellent adhesion on plastic or resin primers. If you prefer the speed and smooth transitions offered by the airbrush, this paint dilutes evenly without losing the cohesion of its fluorescent pigments, allowing you to cover large surfaces or create perfect gradients on bodies and diorama terrains. Being a non-toxic product, it guarantees a safe and pleasant working session in the workshop. It is worth noting that the packaging includes a practical dispenser that optimises consumption drop by drop, and it is essential to remove the inner protective seal before proceeding with its first use to ensure proper flow of the contents.

Green Stuff World's Fluor Lima acrylic paint offers outstanding opacity and brightness, delivering its peak performance when applied over a white base coat. Specially formulated for scale models, custom projects, and wargame figures, this fluorescent pigment reacts vibrantly under ultraviolet and black light, opening up spectacular creative avenues for hobbyists and collectors worldwide. Perfect for both brush and airbrush applications, this non-toxic 17 ml bottle ensures precise detailing and eye-catching effects on your custom slot cars or high-end dioramas.

Usage tips

The fluorescent range from Green Stuff World requires dilution for use with an airbrush, especially if you are working with a 0.3 mm needle.

Although they come out of the bottle with an apparently fluid consistency, fluorescent paints have a very particular pigment load and a resin that tends to dry quickly at the tip of the needle (tip dry), which will cause constant clogs in a 0.3 mm nozzle if applied directly.

To achieve the best performance and avoid frustration with clogs, keep the following application guidelines in mind:

1. The dilution ratio

The general rule for this range in airbrushing is to seek a texture similar to that of skimmed milk.

• Recommended ratio: Approximately 1:1 or 60% paint and 40% thinner.

• The ideal thinner: Use a specific acrylic thinner (Thinner). Avoid excessive dilution with water, as water breaks the cohesion of the fluorescent pigment with the resin, causing the paint to "spit", create maps, or lose light intensity.

• The key trick: Always add 1 or 2 drops of flow improver (Flow Improver) directly into the cup. This will delay drying at the 0.3 mm needle and maintain a constant flow.

2. Surface preparation (Mandatory)

Fluorescent paints are inherently translucent; they have no opacity on their own.

• Pure white base: You must apply them over a matte white base. If applied over grey, black, or bare plastic, the colour will completely dull and lose its fluorescent effect.

• If you want to create transitions or dynamic highlights, first do a pre-shading in black and white (light sketch) and ensure that the areas of maximum brightness have a flawless white before applying the fluorescent.

3. Pressure and application

• Work at a medium-low pressure, between 1.5 and 1.8 bar (approximately 22-26 PSI).

• Apply very thin and successive layers, allowing a few seconds to dry between passes. It is preferable to apply three thin transparent layers than to try to cover in one go, as if you exceed the trigger, the paint will accumulate moisture and slide off the white base.

Protection note: The fluorescent pigment is somewhat more fragile once dry. When you finish and the paint is well set, it is highly recommended to apply a layer of varnish (satin or gloss) to protect the finish and firmly set the colour intensity.