Hey man. I'm using aluminum foil in my closet. The shiny side is almost 90% reflective. I noticed a big difference as soon as put some up.hi, i need somthing to use as a reflection system. first off, IS TIN FOIL A BAD IDEA??? if so whats bad about it and what wuld happen if i would use it ? please reply its important because im CFL growing in a small closet
socom3riot, is right
if you can't get mylar, get the wrapping paper
it works, really well!
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If you use aluminum foil make sure is is completely even and wrinkle free. It can reflect unevenly and create hot spots. I use white poster board. If you use a light meter and check the strength of reflection, you will find that white poster board reflects more light than aluminum foil and does so very evenly.
Reflectors are made of aluminum but they are specially molded to produce an even reflection. Hard to do with foil.
I would flip it around on the backside where there's no pictures n stuff lol , but it may work the same on both sides.. dunno?
^ this was the, shiny side & the other side, is plain white
others said, my wrapping paper, is like, a bonus, because, of the flares? lol