Summary for highly reflective high temperature paint Discussion
Highly reflective high temperature paint is the thread’s main topic: the original question asked for a sprayable coating with chrome-like reflectivity that could survive about 250 °F, since ordinary aluminum-colored paints were not reflective enough. Michael A. Koons suggested trying a paint formulated with vacuum metallized aluminum pigment instead of standard aluminum flake, noting that the right binder is important and that most industrial paint companies should understand the request. A later question asked for a highly reflective or glow paint for 300 °F service on refinery piping and rental equipment to reduce trip hazards; the visible reply pointed to retroreflective tape and reflective glass beads rather than a paint solution. Overall, the discussion suggests that true chrome-like reflectivity at elevated temperature is difficult, and that specialized pigments or non-paint reflective products may be the practical path depending on the application.
Q. I am looking for a paint that has high reflectivity (like chrome), can operate in temperature environments at about 250 °F, and I can spray for my application. Aluminum colored paints are not reflective enough.
Roger Johnson
Mechanical / Aerospace – Cary, North Carolina
2003
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
A. You might try a paint with vacuum metallized aluminum pigment in lieu of a standard aluminum flake. Most industrial paint companies should know what you are asking for when you contact them. The vacuum metallized pigment can provide highly reflective properties when incorporated into the right binder for the application. Good luck.
Michael A. Koons
industrial coatings – Willoughby, Ohio
2003
2005
Q. I am searching for a paint which is highly reflective with reflectivity(0.95-0.99) compatible over a aluminum surface. It is for industrial application.
Give with company details.
S.Annie
– Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
Need highly reflective or glow paint to handle 300 °F temp.
Q. We have a large fleet of rental equipment and piping that is painted. we want to upgrade the paint to handle 300 °F but also, for safety, be reflective or glow in the dark for safety purposes, since the piping, etc. is laid down in refineries temporarily. Want to avoid trip hazards. Thoughts?
Kevin Roberts
Refined Technologies Inc. – Spring Texas
January 22, 2020
A. Hi Kevin. For reflectivity you could try retro-reflective tape. Although I don’t know it’s durability and temperature limit, it would certainly be easy enough to try it.
Alternately you could add glass beads to thick white paint as is done on the white lines of many roads and highways.
Glow-in-the-dark retains that property only for a while after the lights go out, so doesn’t sound as promising.
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Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
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Thanks! That is helpful.
Kevin Roberts [returning]
Refined Technologies Inc. – Spring Texas
January 22, 2020