"Fluorescent colors use a larger amount of both the visible spectrum and the lower wavelengths compared to conventional colors. They not only absorb and convert light energy of the dominant wavelength, but also the wavelengths of ultraviolet rays and other colors lower in the visible spectrum. As a result, your eye perceives a far more intense color. Where a clean, bright conventional color is able to reflect a maximum of 90% of a particular color present in the spectrum; a fluorescent color can reflect as much as 200% to 300% [by color shifting]"
As I suspected, the key to finding a clear coat that doesn't affect the vibrancy of the dayglow's color in daylight is to find one that doesn't radically absorb or reflect UV. Since some clearcoats are intentionally designed to block UV, I don't know if that's possible. Comments/suggestions welcome.
Great, thanks! That's exactly the fluorescent paint brand I've already used and I have the gloss clear, too (I've converted 100% to Rustoleum spray paints). Agree 100% on the need for a white base coat under the fluorescent. It's essential.I've had pretty good luck with Rustoleum Fluorescent Rattle Can paints with their Gloss clear. After clear coating the dirt and fingerprint pick-up problem has been eliminated. Another PLUS for the Rustoleum Fluorescents I've found is they go on without the usual uneven (rough) finish, they are almost as smooth as any other spray paint.
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