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What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint?
    #568234 - 06/29/11 12:51 AM (12 years, 8 months ago)

So which one gives you the best surface for reflection, mylar or white paint?

And if white paint is better, which is the best to use?  Flat, semi-gloss or high gloss & why?

Thanks.

Edited by agoutihead (06/29/11 12:53 AM)

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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: agoutihead]
    #568244 - 06/29/11 01:10 AM (12 years, 8 months ago)

After doing a bit more reading, I see others are having problems with the mylar also reflecting the radiant heat, which is obviously an unwanted side effect.

So I guess white paint is the way to go?  Would high gloss be the best since it will be the most reflective?

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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: agoutihead]
    #568381 - 06/29/11 12:14 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Flat white


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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: DRAGON]
    #568409 - 06/29/11 01:06 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Kills Premium:thumbup:

Also nothing grow from humidity.


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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: KaptKid]
    #568484 - 06/29/11 05:42 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Ahh the Kills is a great idea when you double in that no mold or anything will grow from the humidity.

But why is flat white better than high gloss?

Wouldnt you get more reflection from high gloss?

Is Kills Premium flat or high gloss?

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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: agoutihead]
    #568493 - 06/29/11 06:20 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Kills is flat.

High gloss gives hot spots that can burn your plants.


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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: KaptKid]
    #568502 - 06/29/11 06:55 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Gloss absorbs some light, that's what gives it that shiny appearance.
Flat is the best choice.


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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: Stoneth]
    #568528 - 06/29/11 07:58 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

Very good explanations.

Thank you.

Kills Premium it is.

Edited by agoutihead (06/29/11 07:58 PM)

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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: agoutihead]
    #568970 - 07/01/11 11:44 PM (12 years, 8 months ago)

For sure flat! my two cents


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Re: What's the best for a reflective surface, mylar or white paint? [Re: agoutihead]
    #569214 - 07/03/11 08:42 AM (12 years, 8 months ago)

behr makes an awesome flat white, it's barn and fence paint. you can pick it up at the local home depot for 16 bucks a gallon. kills is gonna run alot more than that.


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