Photochromic and Thermochromic Paints: The Future of Customization for Cars, Motorcycles and Design

• Thermochromic Paints: change color as temperature varies. These paints contain sensitive pigments that react to external stimuli in a reversible way. They are already successfully employed in sectors such as automotive, industrial design, custom airbrushing, architecture and even fashion.

Photochromic Paints: how they work and where they are used Photochromic paints react to UV rays by modifying their molecular structure, generating a chromatic change. When UV light disappears, the color returns to the original shade.

Technical characteristics:

• Rapid reaction to sunlight.
• Completely transparent in the absence of UV.
• Available in liquid and spray version.
• Compatible with two-component systems.

Recommended applications:

• Customized motorcycle tanks
• Custom helmets
• Racing fairings
• Static/dynamic modeling
• Interior design and decorative walls

Practical example: A car hood painted with violet photochromic can appear neutral gray in the garage and turn to intense lilac as soon as exposed to sunlight.

Thermochromic Paints: color that activates with heat Thermochromic paints react to temperature variations. When the surface exceeds a specific threshold (e.g. 30–50°C), the color changes, revealing or hiding graphic elements, logos or designs.

Technical characteristics:

• Customizable activation threshold
• Reversible effect
• Applicable by spray or airbrush
• Compatible with matte or metallic bases

Suggested applications:

• Engine covers
• High-performance motorcycle parts
• Decorative details
• Interactive packaging
• Resin floors with dynamic effect

Practical example: A fairing painted with black thermochromic can reveal colored graphics only when the engine reaches operating temperature.

Advantages in custom painting For customization professionals, these paints represent:

• An additional weapon in visual creativity
• A way to differentiate and surprise the customer
• A technical and functional solution

Products distributed by Kustom Service offer:

• Selected high-sensitivity pigments
• Compatibility with plastic, metal and resin
• Application with 0.18 – 0.5 mm airbrushes
• Customized bases or kits on request

Professional application tips

1. Recommended base: light or metallic bases
2. Primer: use of high adhesion primer
3. Intercoat: useful for layering effects
4. Final clear coat: mandatory for UV protection

Warning: not all thermochromic paints resist prolonged UV. Use only professional products.

The future of paints: dynamic, smart, reactive With the growth of demand in design and automotive, photochromic and thermochromic paints represent the new frontier of aesthetic and functional customization.

We are waiting for you in our store. In our Kustom Service shop you will find:

• Water-based and solvent paints. Also chrome paints: "https://kustomservice.com/it/15-vernice-cromata"
• Customizable thermochromic paints
• Complete kits for motorcycles, modeling and design
• Dedicated technical support

For customized solutions → Contact us and we will guide you in choosing the ideal product.