[Finite (John)]

Hi folks, I have bought a big old 23" dob I wish to refurbish. First-up I'd like to get the mirrors both re-coated, - I am in NZ though! Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can aluminize here?

Also any advice on removing the remains of the existing coating would be gratefully received. I don't know whether these are silvered or aluminised.

About thirty years ago I cleaned up a 6" and a 8" mirror then had them recoated by a company which did vacuum deposition in Auckland, but they are long gone. I have tried Kiwistar Optics some weeks ago but got no response to my email.

Any suggestions?

regards, John