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Wide Spectrum Absorbing Paint

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name         Michael W.
status       educator
age          40s

Question -   What kind of paint that will absorb both visible (light)
and invisible radiation (infrared and UV)?
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Michael,

Ordinary flat black paint is an excellent candidate for your application.

Regards,
ProfHoff 382
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A good starting point would be a flat (i.e. not glossy) black, available
in spray cans and/or quarts, gallons, etc.

Vince Calder
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