Fluorescent Yellow-Orange Paint

Achieve unparalleled light effects and vibrancy with the ultimate fluorescent yellow-orange

Extreme brightness and ultraviolet reactivity for professional finishes

A step forward in colour treatment for demanding modellers and competitors looking to stand out. This opaque and fluorescent acrylic paint from Green Stuff World has been developed with high-quality pigments to ensure an intensity that completely surpasses traditional ranges. The yellow-orange tone is ideal for simulating incandescence, lava, sci-fi energy effects, or the striking decoration of a slot car that requires optimal visibility on the track during endurance competitions. When exposing the model to black light or ultraviolet light, the paint reacts by glowing with its own light, adding spectacular value to your collection pieces in display cases or themed play areas.

Technical versatility and even application in the workshop

The balanced consistency of this acrylic pigment ensures an excellent user experience on all types of prepared plastic, resin, or metal surfaces. If you work with a brush, you will discover magnificent adhesion for creating extreme light profiles, small mechanical details, or high-visibility labels. For airbrush enthusiasts, the paint flows smoothly after proper dilution, allowing for the coverage of large sections of bodies or creating smooth transitions in terrains and dioramas without the risk of clogging the nozzle. Its non-toxic formulation allows for complete peace of mind while working. Remember that the container features a precision dispenser that prevents waste and that it is essential to remove the internal protective seal before the first application.

Green Stuff World's Fluor Yellow-Orange acrylic paint offers exceptional opacity and brightness, reaching its maximum visual impact when applied over a white base coat. Specifically designed for scale models, custom figures, and diorama layouts, this fluorescent yellow-orange pigment glows intensely under ultraviolet and black light, providing hobbyists and collectors with endless creative techniques. Perfectly suited for both detailed brushwork and seamless airbrush gradients, this non-toxic 17 ml bottle delivers professional results on custom slot car projects and sci-fi miniatures.

Usage tips

Green Stuff World's fluorescent range 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, consider the following application guidelines:

1. The dilution ratio

The general rule for this range in airbrushing is to aim for 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 do not have opacity by themselves.

• 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 the fluorescent effect.

• If you want to create transitions or dynamic lights, 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 paint.

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 fix the colour intensity.