Chrome Paint

I've done a little reading around, and I'm curious about the reflectiveness of chrome paint. Mylar seems to be more of a pain in the ass then what it's worth. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.

wow, chrome paint. i never even thought of this one. sounds like it would work if it was done right.

I think it would work if it was sprayed on a smoth surfase... try spraying some on a little piece of wall and compare its reflectivnes to mylar

You have to run a base coat underneath of it right?

SmokerE said:

You have to run a base coat underneath of it right?

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yes. some kind of sealer/primer.

Top it with some clear laquer.

is the laquer waterproof?

That sounds sick. I would hate to have to put mylar all over my walls and that sounds like it just might work. Think it would work on like a plastic grow box?

Yeah said:

That sounds sick. I would hate to have to put mylar all over my walls and that sounds like it just might work. Think it would work on like a plastic grow box?

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That's what i'm considering.

inexpensive chrome paint sucks balls. It isnt nearly chrome and will reflect like like shit.

Go to a plastic supply house, ask for 1/16th inch thick polycarbonate "mirror" and use that.

Silicone it to whatever youre using as a box and call it a day.

I thought long and hard about this problem the other day and I couldnt think of any reason that people would use the mylar unless they are being cheap.

the plexiglass mirror will sit flush against the surfaces, siliconed on and be water proof making for nearly impossible odds of developing mold.

Its mirror so its reflective, wont tear and is easily cleaned up.

But hey.........its just my .02

Never seen a polycarbonate mirror before. This brings in a whole new topic which is cool. Mirrors, some people say mirrors are good while others are against them. TBH, I haven't a clue.

yup mylar = cheap and 97% reflective why would anyone need more? But if you must then yes chrome paint is an interesting idea but you will spend a ton on it whereas i got mylar backed wrapping paper from the dollar tree for a dollar a roll.

Maybe the white poly is the way to go. I just want something a little more durable than mylar.

oh you can get the 2mm thick mylar at the home-de-pot. That stuff is pretty formidable.

It works easy if you get the right paint

try montana, they have a very thick/reflective spray paint

I did this in a fiber board constructed grow room. I used expensive stuff "chrome engine enamel" which had real chrome in it and it was designed for high temps as well. I didn't need to use primer or any sort of undercoat. It cost me around $17 AUD. It had around the same reflectivity as mylar if not more and way more than white PVC/panda Film.