Re: Silvering & Aluminizing - some comments

Hi everyone

I just finished my first mirror it's a 8 inch. I sent it out and had a Beral coating put on it.It cost me $35 + shipping they said 4 weeks turn time. I feel that is dirt cheap for a 91% coating 96% coating is $105. I would have that done but I am starting on my 12.5 inch mirror and will have the 96% coating done on that. I feel that the mirror is the heart of your scope and dont want to cut corners to save a few bucks.I know silver tarnishs fast and I would think a 96% coating would match or beat a silver coating. If anyone has a coating that goes over silver to stop the tarnish I would like to see that coating. Always interested in things like that.

Steve

Steve,

I am trying to locate a site that sells a covering for mirrors. I just cannot remember where I found it. I remember they had baader products, a baader contrast filter and a few other products. If I can find them I will let you know.

Steve,

I found that site its alpineastro.com/product_listing.htm. Its the item called Baader Turbo Film. They may not have any at this time. I think theres some info on it somewhere on that site.