FadeNot Proprietary Color Coating Systems
FadeNot is Special FX Lighting’s proprietary liquid color coating system, originally developed in the 1980s and continuously refined for performance, durability, and precision color control.
FadeNot coatings are formulated using engineered organic pigments that remain stable at sustained operating temperatures up to 225°F, ensuring long-term color consistency in demanding lighting environments. The system is designed to match virtually any transparent color or combination of colors, making it highly versatile across a wide range of applications.
Product Capabilities
FadeNot coatings can be applied to a wide variety of customer-supplied substrates, including:
Strips and linear components
Custom shapes and fabricated parts
Diameters and cylindrical forms
Flat panels and square formats
This flexibility allows Special FX Lighting to deliver application-specific color solutions tailored to your exact project requirements.
How to Specify
To ensure accurate quoting and production, please include:
Product:
FadeNot Color Coating
Application:
Wet or Dry Location
Size and Quantity
Color:
Theatrical or dichroic color references
Custom color combinations
Kelvin shift or color correction targets
Physical samples (for matching)
We recommend mocking up color in the field whenever possible to confirm final selection and performance.
Lead Times
Standard orders: 2-4 weeks from receipt of Purchase Order
Exact lead times will be confirmed at time of order.