I built a lamp for some CFLs and used a piece of aluminum for the reflector. My question is, would I be better off to paint it with flat white paint? I see a lot of metallic reflectors on lamps but not many of them have been white which contradicts most all that I've read regarding what you want in a reflector. Appreciate any input.
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