Anyone ever use that refelctive foil tape?

I was browsing around Home Depot, and saw a roll of reflective foil tape. No wrinkles very reflective and pretty cheap. Would this be a good alternative to using mylar? I figured since its flat with no wrinkles it wouldnt create any hotspots.

if it is what i think you are describing, i use it to seal my ductwork and repair holes, etc.. but by the time you covered a wall with it - it would probably be MUCH cheaper to just use mylar.

email468 said:

if it is what i think you are describing, i use it to seal my ductwork and repair holes, etc.. but by the time you covered a wall with it - it would probably be MUCH cheaper to just use mylar.

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Come to think of it thats exactley where I have seen it on ducting. I agree with you about the wall but I was thinking of using it to cover my veg cab.

i like it - it is very sticky, stiff, and strong and tears easier than duct tape.

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i like it - it is very sticky, stiff, and strong and tears easier than duct tape.

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Thanks I might go pick up a roll try it out.

I hear about people using emergency blankets to reflect light, so i thought i might give you the idea.

I found a wrapping paper that is almost just as good as mylar.. (the underside) not the printed side
Look around for some, Im sure you might even save a few $$

foil works. Just put it on DULL side out. this eliminates hot spots because the reflective surface is now diffused. hell of alot cheaper than most other applications.

I used that aluminum foil tape to hold sides of the wall together... works excellent!

i use it everyday at work. It looses its shine after a while. It might still be reflective but not as good as new. Every time you wipe it it will get all fine scratches and crap in it and become dull. I think panda plastic would work better. And besides they want like $14 I think i saw it for at home depot! I should start selling it on the side

look at gift wrapping paper..
You will see its much better, and cheaper.. Its next best thing to mylar
You can find it at most dollar stores