There are four ways to lift the fingerprint there is fine carbon powder (Black) for latent prints that is used on smooth, firm, light coloured surfaces. The second way is a Aluminum powder or laconide (White) for latent prints on smooth,firm,dark coloured surfaces. The third way is a iodine vapour for latent prints on rought, absorbent, light coloured surfaces ( like paper or cloth). The last way is a superglue vapour for latent prints on plastic, vinyl,rubber,leather and wax surface.
