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Old 19-05-2014, 02:23 PM
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Wondering where you purchased the silvering chemicals?


Edit: Another question, I dismissed the idea of silvering because I live very close to the ocean(~100m) and figured the salty air would damage the coating too quickly, however I noticed the town you live in is also near the ocean, is the salt air not an issue for you?
Hi Simon,

Google up "Angel Gilding" for affordable and easy to use silvering chemicals.

I currently live about 5km from the ocean. My scopes are stored in a large closed fairly air tight shed. Mirror boxes/OTAs are closed when not in use.
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