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Re: Mirror help

Started by gnowell, 04/19/2010 12:55AM
Posted 04/19/2010 12:55AM | Edited 04/19/2010 12:58AM Opening Post
I use kim wipes and purosol. It WOULD get rid of your spots.

Paul Zacharias of spectrum coatings uses kim wipes. You can see him clean a mirror at the end of the video here. I dare say duct tape adhesive is a bit more formidable than grape jelly.

http://tinyurl.com/y3uo7yt

When my optics are dirty I clean 'em. I buy the Purosol 4 oz. green label two at a time to reduce the hit from shipping costs.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=purosol&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

Purosol is recommended by Astro-Physics. Between AP and Spectrum coatings, I've done OK on my cleaning procedures so far.

regards

Greg N


"Scope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no scope." --Freewheelin' Franklin
Posted 04/20/2010 07:16PM #1
I suggest you watch the Zacharias video. It gives you an idea of how tough coatings are. Maybe watch from someone else's desk top. Or go to youtube and search on spectrum coatings and Zacharias.

regards
Greg N

"Scope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no scope." --Freewheelin' Franklin