> I wish to coat the surfaces with an optically reflective layer so as to p= rovide concentrated solar energy at the focus. > Ease of coatings and not much cost are rated ahead of efficiency - but hi= gh efficiency is a welcome bonus. When I was a kid Dad painted our house roof with an aluminium pain. This wa= s a bit like iridescent paint, in that it was a clear paint (I think) with = very fine aluminium in it. I am wondering if there is a spray can of similar stuff available. I am sur= e I have seen it somewhere, but cannot recall where, automotive touch-up pa= int maybe? --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .