Chrome Spraypaint in Canopy?

[Jon770]

Has anyone tried putting chrome metallic spray paint inside a canopy? See these 2 links:

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=23&SBL=1

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=42&SBL=1

I was going to paint it white, but while at HD I noticed reflective chrome spraypaint, and thought that might work even better than white paint (seeing that it will basically make the inside of the canopy one huge reflector). Has anyone tried using this? I would probably put a couple coats of poly on top of it to seal the paint in there....

If this is not a good idea, should I just use regular exterior white hi-gloss paint with several layers of poly on top?

 

[crazyfish]

I have tried that chrome paint before and it isn't as shiny as the cap shows. I would think that white paint would work better.

 

[Jon770]

I tried it at the store, and I thought it looked pretty good. Obviously- it won't look as shiny as a metal reflector, but would a dull chrome paint be more reflective than white paint? Just a thought...

And I have been reading a lot about certain types of paint chipping/peeling over time, and I was wondering what the longevity of spraypaint is...

 

[Pete1399]

I do not have any experience with the refractive "rating" for paints but I will be painting my new canopy soon and will be using white. This chrome paint would still be a grey color I'm sure and grey is not as reflective as white obviously. I would stick with a sure thing. I would also be very surprised if spray paint flaked unless someone applied much to thick of a coat of paint.

 

[Jon770]

So are you going with HI-GLOSS or FLAT white paint?

Interior or Exterior?

Polyurethane Coating or No?

And on the peeling factor, should I limit the # of coats, so that the paint isn't too think?


I NEED HELP, PEOPLE!!!

 

[ste6168]

i personally think the chrome would work better, but to be honest i dont think that the color your painting the canopy is going to make a significant difference in the amount of light your getting.

 

[Jon770]

I agree. But it can't hurt (or can it....)

 

[Pete1399]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6903252#post6903252 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ste6168
i personally think the chrome would work better, but to be honest i dont think that the color your painting the canopy is going to make a significant difference in the amount of light your getting.

I agree with what you say here for the most part. As long as you have good reflectors for your lighting the color will not affect the light. I am painting mine white instead of using stain. I will use white because I have some DIY moonlighting that the white paint will have a nominal affect on reflecting light.
As for how many coats I would suggest two. Just follow the directions on the can of paint and use common sense as all you need to do is cover the wood.

 

[Carman34L]

I used mylar, 98% reflectivity. Sprayed the interior with adhesive spray and then layed down the mylar. It hurts you eyes when you open the canopy door when the halide is on.

 

[JmLee]

i think white is one of the most reflective when it comes to paint.

 

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6903360#post6903360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jon770
I agree. But it can't hurt (or can it....)

actually shiny surfaces create hot spots and can be blinding.
flat white paint ( i use acrylic latex ) reflects 93 - 95 % of light and diffuses the the light better than shiny surfaces.