http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630082647.htm
Jess Tauber
Jess Tauber
New flocking material
Started by yahganlang, 06/30/2009 05:57PM
Posted 06/30/2009 05:57PM
Opening Post
Posted 07/01/2009 12:13AM
#1
Hi Jess,
I came on astro mart just now to ask some questions regarding the re-blackening of my recently painted refractor tube and dewshield. However, your new post was the first thing I noticed. You've got my interest!
In the past, I've heard about flocking material but never considered it. I thought it would be thick like black adhesive felt, difficult to apply, and just sort of non-traditional considering restoration of an old scope.
However, after trying to seek out paint that is very black, very flat, AND can be brushed on (I don't have a spray vac spray paint is out of the question), the idea of installing flocking is getting to sound more attractive. Have you ever used this stuff or do you know anyone who has?
I didn't read he entire article so I'll go back and read more now.
Bruce
I came on astro mart just now to ask some questions regarding the re-blackening of my recently painted refractor tube and dewshield. However, your new post was the first thing I noticed. You've got my interest!
In the past, I've heard about flocking material but never considered it. I thought it would be thick like black adhesive felt, difficult to apply, and just sort of non-traditional considering restoration of an old scope.
However, after trying to seek out paint that is very black, very flat, AND can be brushed on (I don't have a spray vac spray paint is out of the question), the idea of installing flocking is getting to sound more attractive. Have you ever used this stuff or do you know anyone who has?
I didn't read he entire article so I'll go back and read more now.
Bruce
Posted 07/01/2009 12:16AM
| Edited 07/01/2009 12:19AM
#2
Ok, I did some reading and it appears that his is research in the works. So,does anyone know anything about, or have any first hand experience with other, existing flocking paper? Even if it's not as slick as this stuff, it might still be the way to go. Can it be fitted and applied with existing light baffles already in the tube? My tube, long as it is has just two baffles. The space between the baffles (~middle third of tube) is the least easy part to reach, but with careful measurements, I think I could do it.
Bruce
Bruce
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