chrome vinyl vs mylar

[bud904e]

I know that mylar is the best and al foil will cause hot spots, but how about chrome vinyl? I can go spent $30 on a roll of mylar, but i already have a big roll of chrome vinyl just layin around. Will this work?

 

[Ms.Fox]

Hmmm, interesting question. I haven't heard of anyone using it before. I guess you could try it.

 

[bud904e]

It seems to have the same reflective properties. It probably costs alot more than mylar. I just had it laying around. Plus i dont have to use anything to stick it to the walls!!!!! I will let yall know how it is when my light come back on

 

[bud904e]

The vinyl seems to be doing ok. The lights have been on for a few hours and no heat increase. I even did an experiment and took a piece of the vinyl and focused the light on the probe from my thermometer and no heat increase. Hope it helps

 

[BWC BayArea]

What's chrome vinyl and where is it sold? What is it normally used for?

 

[CharlieMopps]

I dont think reflective material increases the heat in a grow except if maybe you covered up an air inlet. All mylar or chrome or flat white does is make more light.

 

[Tead]

I might worry about algea, fungus, whatever growth on the vinyl backing... but that's just a random thought... I don't know if things can grow on that suff.

Cheers!

 

[bud904e]

I work at a stereo and tint shop. We use the vinyl to make stickers for cars. I know that al foil will create heat and mirrors eat light. I just put it up with tape for right now untill i confirm that it wont fuck up my trees. Im not sure about mold but my rh is 30-50% at all times so i dont think it will be a prob. I will post some pics when i get home from work

 

[BWC BayArea]

Yeah and keep us posted. I'm interested in what type of problems u may have. Look out for hot spots (if its any thing like foil).

 

[bud904e]

Its not metal so hot spots should not be a prob. I will post pics when i get to a computer. I am using my phone

 

[BWC BayArea]

Its not metal so hot spots should not be a prob. I will post pics when i get to a computer. I am using my phone

Thanks

 

[bud904e]

Here is my bathroom! Anyone wanna take a shower? hahaha

please excuse my mess

 

[CharlieMopps]

That should work. Lookin good brother.

 

[BWC BayArea]

Looks good. How sturdy is it? Does it wrinkle easily? Can it be cleaned and reused? Where can I find it? Is it cheaper than mylar?

 

[Tead]

That's just beautiful. Very nice setup. I always appreciate creative use of available space.

Cheers!

 

[bud904e]

its pretty thick. it will only wrinkle if you crumble it. it can be reused if you dont peel the back, its what we make stickers and graphics on cars. i think it might be more expensive than mylar. i just had it layin around

 

[bud904e]

very easy to clean

 

[bud904e]

thanks for the rep tead

 

[BWC BayArea]

Thanks.

 

[apbt4204life]

does it have like card bord stuff in the middle of the papper...i think thats what im useing lol