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What do you consider the best materail for a hood light reflector is? I can use stainless steel or aluminum or even galvanized. I should be able to get the SS and Al in a polished grade. How shiny should it be? I have read a article or 2 that suggest that really shinny isnt always better.
I will have the inside of the hood painted white but also need this reflector. It will be reflecting mh's and VHO's I will be doing this DIY, I have access to a large metal brake at work so all I will have is the material cost. ------------------ ------------------------ Paul C The important thing is not to stop questioning. Einstein |
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I used a standard shop light reflector and applied aluminum tin knockers tape to it. Very reflective and able to withstand the heat also.
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I would recommend highly polished aluminum. I don't think there is a problem with it. Thats what the spiderlights and reeflectors are made out of.
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Polished aluminum worked the beas for mee and it's easy to work with!
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Polished to the point of a mirror surface? I havnet ever seen the spider light reflector except in a picture which is hard to tell how shiny the shiny is.
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Yea, its like a mirror. Its spectral aluminum so it has like a 98% reflectiviy when new. I don't really believe in the need for dulled, or dimpled reflection, unless you are trying to diffuse the light. But I think you want to return all the light you can.
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After several tries with all sorts of stuff (glass mirrors, mirrored lexan, etc.), spectral aluminum is the clear winner! I got it cut to fit from http://www.aquatictech.com/lighting.html
Later, James |
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Thanks James. I am not sure I can get highly polished stuff from the steel companies I do business with. I would say its not a standard item. I will keep this one book marked.
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James~
What problem did you run into using the glass mirrors? |
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Unless you're successful at completely sealing the mirror, the salt creep will corrode the reflective surface on the back of the glass.
Later, James. |
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