NoctiLumina® Watch Luminizing Kits and Materials

Using NoctiLumina® Pigments and Binders for Bezel Lumination

For bezels we recommend using Binder 1A due to its excellent adhesive qualities.

To luminize bezel indices, mix the pigment with the binder in a moderately thick paste-like consistency (usually between 2:1 and 1:1 by volume). Apply the material to the indices using thinned pegwood or a watch oiler, under magnification. Preferably, leave the surface of the pigment slightly lower than the top surface of the bezel so there is room for a thin top coat. The lume should be allowed to cure for 72 hours at room temperature.

The lume can often be applied over existing white paint. A white paint substrate will provide a better glow to the lume, but care must be taken with Binder 1A since it can soften some paints.

A top coat should be used to protect the lume from dirt, impact and water infiltration. Binder 2 is best for the top coat since it is based on a material that does not dissolve the Binder 1A that the lume was mixed with. It also provides a very hard and durable surface. Apply Binder 2 using thinned pegwood or a watch oiler. Since the binder will shrink somewhat in height, be sure to dome it very slightly above the level you wish it to be when cured. Cure for 72 hours.

Cleanup or removal of a bad application can be performed using acetone or xylene, if compatible with the existing bezel materials, paints, and coatings.