Where to get aluminising done?

[garymck (Gary)]

Hi,
I'm considering reworking a couple of mirrors of mine. Who does some quality aluminising /overcoating? Any idea what it costs for a 6 inch, and also for a 10 inch mirrors?

cheers
gary

[skies2clear]

Gary,

try Isaac at Chi Qin Co in NSW. Does a great job. You'll find the contact details near the back of most Oz astronomy magazines. Don't know the cost.

Beware that some/one recoaters may say your mirror is overcoated when they don't in fact do that. Happened to me once!

Rgds
Nick

[iceman (Mike)]

I believe Scott Alder got his done there, and he is very happy.

[garymck (Gary)]

thanx guys, will contact him.......

cheers
gary

[gbeal]

And if you get the chance to have it overcoated, do it, mine is, and it has lasted for ages.