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Cheapest possible reflective coating for steel?

September 16, 2009

Hello:

I am in charge of making some large sections of steel wall that are reflective on one side and ANSI 61 gray on the other. I was thinking... should I just powdercoat the steel white on the reflective side, or should I get it plated? I'm trying to do this as cheap as possible but still have some good results. I'm wondering if powdercoating it white is a good compromise between cost and performance.

Thank You for the help!

Cameron Mays
designer - Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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September 16, 2009

You might consider aluminum/silver/chrome paint for more reflectivity. What is your definition of reflective?

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida

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