Rosco 8' Light Rose Fluorescent Tube Guardare a very reliable and cost-effective system for easy control of tough lighting scenarios- especially under fluorescents. In addition to the financial benefits of the sleeves, they protect against the potential disaster of glass shattering by containing the lamp within the end caps.

Rosco sleeves are constructed of a solid polycarbonate tube within which is held the specific filter. The choice of filters and combination of filters is endless - there are complete Roscolux, Cinegel or E-Colour color filter lines - something for every venue, every photographer, every cinematographer.

For T12 Lamps    Over 300 Colors Available    UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate    End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass    Easily Trimmed with Scissors

Available in sizes for T12, T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps

The T8 and T5 sizes contain a UV filter that minimizes fading

All standard sizes (2, 4, 5, and 8') are easily trimmed to accommodate any size lamp

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Please keep in mind that it's best to keep the paint out of direct sunlight whenever possible, as prolonged exposure to UV light will cause a degradation in the pigment. Is there any (non-spray) clear sealant that might slow the degradation?

A: Hi Jan, there is. I'm a mural artist and used this product for stages. For murals to protect from UV rays I use a water base clear sealer that is for industrial use that is a brush on. I would think it would protect the fluorescent paint as well.

Q: 2. Does it go on white at first?

A: Invisible Blue is a milky white paint that fluoresces to a pale blue under blacklight. When painted over light colored surfaces, Invisible Blue is difficult to detect. However, it can be seen when painted over dark or black colors.

Q: 3. Does this comes with clear coat and reducer

A: This is just a water based paint. The reducer is water. It will take multiple coats (3-5) to achieve a good hide in any commercial application setting.

Q: 4. Hi Is to translucent when you paint with it .. or cover easy any base color ?

A: The Rosco Fluorescent Paint (Blue, Matte, 1 Pint) BH #RO5784P can be used directly or over a primer like Rosco Tough Prime BH #ROTPWG.

Q: 5. To clarify.. This paint is invisible in normal light. However shows up blue under black light?

A: According to Rosco, this paint has a milky white tone that fluoresces to a pale blue when using under a blacklight. When painted over a light colored surface, it would be difficult to detect it. It works best when painted over a darker area.

Q: 6. Can I paint cars with this?

A: While the manufacturer specifies that this paint should be applied to clean, dry surface which is free of dirt or grease, there is no mention for it being used for paint a car.

Q: 7. Can I paint on bedroom wall?

A: You can. You will need multiple gallons. I painted a vanity with this paint color and was only able to get two coats. It could have used four in order to achieve the look I was going for. The fluorescent pink paint is very bright, but without the right amount of coats the the white base coat shows through. My suggestion is to paint some accents in the room you are thinking, and not an entire wall.

Q: 8. Can Rosco Fluorescent Paint (white specifically) be used with any black light (i.e. 385-400 nm) or does it need 365nm only?

A: It can be used with UV light, but they do not specify the NM needed.

Q: 9. Will this paint glow in the dark after exposed to normal fluorescent lighting?

A: This paint does not glow in the dark. It will glow or give the effect of glowing when under ultraviolet lights.

Q: 10. Are these suitable for emitting uv rays for indoor birds and plants

A: A black light is a UV light