Newtonian Renovation

[Mick (Michael)]

I have repainted the tube of my GSO 12" Newtonian white using Rustkiller epoxy enamel, is one week long enough for this paint to harden before I reassemble?

I'm also going to give the primary mirror a wash which is no problem but is it OK to wash the secondary or should I just blow the dust off?

Thanks

[rmcpb (Rob)]

Only advice about the paint is to go online and look its characteristics up on the company web site and follow the available info. However, I would imagine that a week to cure paint would be enough.

As for the secondary, yes you can wash it the same as you can wash a primary but they generally don't need washing anywhere as often as they point down and don't collect as much muck.

Cheers