Mirrored or White

[Trouthead]

Hi guys. New to the forum, but old to garages. Changing out my old halogen lighting in my 30X30 garage (ceilings 11ft) to 6 bulb (54W approx 4 ftlong) T-5 fixtures. They are on EBAY now for $140.00 with shipping and bulbs. About the best deal I could find. Should I get a fixture with mirrored (aluminium) or white reflectors?

I have heard it both ways, my sparky buddy (we all need an electrician as a friend) says go with mirrored but most other advice says it will be too concentrated and glarey.

Any ideas. I can see this forum is going to be bad for my wallet.

 

[Junkman]

Mirrored show the dirt faster, and the light reflection falls off faster. White is easier on the eyes for the first 6 months, then they are equal. Mirror is more difficult to wash. It shows the streaks........ white doesn't. White can be painted, but mirror can't. Go with mirror.... it is sexier looking......

 

[racefab57]

Hey junkman if you feel that way about your wife, do something about it LOL,LOL,DR.