Thought of an idea for a DIY reflector

[blueheaven]

Hi guys,

i thought of an idea for making your own reflector.

it is to use those car windscreen cover(those with a very shiny surface)

it is also bendable and can be made into a U-shaped parabola

but my only concern is whether it can "tahan" the heat given off by the bulb.

just to share my idea

[CalciumReef]

Isnt it better off using just a normal FL light reflector?No difference IMO

[trader_best]

haha...use aluminium foil lor...cheap cheap, just kidding kae...

i have a spare reflector, about 1ft in length....you wan i i can let go to you...hehe

[blueheaven]

well, i believe that the car windscreen cover is much more reflective than the normal FL reflectors and aluminium.

furthermore, it can be bent to a parabolic shape much like the spider reflectors

[giantbicycle]

erm...are your reffering to the window sheet that reflects the sun from getting into the car...i think cannot tahan the heat produce ...will melt

[desm0nds]

If it can be used in a car, it should be able to withstand the heat. Just my 2 cents worth. A non-started car parked under the sun can actually raised the temperature inside the car to way above 32 degree celcius. And cos of that, the "rubber" used for making the steering wheel is of heat resistant standard. Apparently, they are being tested for heat above 40 degree or so.

So logically, that film you are talking about should be able to withstand the heat produced off by the light.

[Eric]

If it can be used in a car, it should be able to withstand the heat. Just my 2 cents worth. A non-started car parked under the sun can actually raised the temperature inside the car to way above 32 degree celcius. And cos of that, the "rubber" used for making the steering wheel is of heat resistant standard. Apparently, they are being tested for heat above 40 degree or so.

So logically, that film you are talking about should be able to withstand the heat produced off by the light.

Normal lights should be no problem, Metal Halides I think too hot liao, my wooden hood without the aluminium foil sticker can even burn at a distance. There must be at least 100C for MH lamps.

[moron_clown]

yup.i once got a blister when i touched them after they were on for 8 hours...u should'nt try...

[blueheaven]

whoah! i wouldn't imagine my lights burning