Orange peel reflector

[LukeA]

Is there a way for a casual non-machinist like me to convert a raw aluminum reflector into an orange peel one?

 

[cmacclel]

Is there a way for a casual non-machinist like me to convert a raw aluminum reflector into an orange peel one?

If it's not going to see high heat you just mist it with clear coate.

Mac

 

[Illum]

they do make spray on sputtering agents....but im not sure where to find one
theres a few previous threads that may be of aid
Sputtering or Texturing Reflectors
How do you stipple a reflector?
Sputtering reflectors?
Reflector Restoration
hope these help, cheers

 

[LukeA]

Thank you both for your replies. I'll try it out. If it works, you'll hear about it.

 

[DM51]

If it works, you'll hear about it.

LOL. And if it doesn't work, you'll REALLY hear about it.

 

[jimjones3630]

In the archives read about using hair spray and or acrylic clear spray to coat reflectors.

Have used hair spray after spraying on a coat let dry then repeat till looks good, I used 7 or 10 coats on a plastic stock mag reflector and ROP HO and it soften the bean noticably.

Only run it a couple of min. at a time and no ill effects noticed.

Jim

 

[abinok]

If this is an incan... frosting the lamp might be a good option...

 

[will]

I wonder how a clear powder coat would work - the clear is good up to 340 degrees (F), it might be too smooth, powder tends to even out as it cures.