Mirror recoating in Qld?

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Hi all,

I recently acquired an 8" f/7 Newtonian that was hand-made by my great uncle in about 1984. It had been stored for several years in salty air at Port Fairy, and as a result the mirror needs to be recoated. Does anyone know if I can get it recoated somewhere in Queensland, and if not where do people recommend I get it done? Also, any ideas what the cost might be?

Thanks very much.

Cheers,
Stephen

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by StephenM

Hi all,

I recently acquired an 8" f/7 Newtonian that was hand-made by my great uncle in about 1984. It had been stored for several years in salty air at Port Fairy, and as a result the mirror needs to be recoated. Does anyone know if I can get it recoated somewhere in Queensland, and if not where do people recommend I get it done? Also, any ideas what the cost might be?

Thanks very much.

Cheers,
Stephen

Hi Stephen, Laserdyne on the gold coast do mirror coating, but don't bother with them as they are not interested in small jobs
See this thread for all the info you will need
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...020#post662020
Cheers

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Thanks very much Ron!

Cheers,
Stephen

[astro744]

For the very best coatings that last see Chi Qin Co in Campsie, NSW.

http://www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/ca...0-listing.html