Abstract: Synthesis of afterglow rare earth luminescent materials SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ were described by combustion method. A new kinds of afterglow self-luminous coatings was prepared by adding proper dosage of luminescent powders and other aids into polyacrylic acid resin modified by Siloxane - silica sol. Optimum formulation for the self-luminous coatings were determined. Various properties of the self-luminous coatings were tested. Factors influencing the self-luminous coatings performance were also discussed.