[SEL] OT recoating silver on mirrors

[cgandree at mchsi.com]

Thanks Tom, but going to send it off to a pro. In the long run will be better 
and cheaper.
Curt


----------------------  Original Message:  ---------------------
From:    "Tom Smith" <tsmith at hal-pc.org>
To:      The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT  recoating silver on mirrors
Date:    Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:33:40 +0000

> Curt,
> 
> This is a relatively simple and painless process. Amateur astronomers 
> that build their own Newtonian reflectors know it well.
> 
> You should be able to Google this for information and if you come up 
> empty, I can look in some of my ATM books for the process. It's not 
> done as much any more because most people are aluminizing their 
> mirrors, which isn't quite as brite/reflective but lasts longer with 
> overcoating. The aluminizing process isn't a home shop process but is 
> comercially available.
> 
> The other option is local mirror/glass outfits do mirror refinishing. 
> This might be a more cost effective way for you because the materials 
> have to be purchased that will do a much larger area and your mirror 
> is probably small.
> 
> Tom
>   
> On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:35:02 +0000
>   cgandree at mchsi.com wrote:
> > Hey guys sure could use some help on finding a source to recoat the 
> >silver on 
> > antique mirrors.  Has anybody done this procedure or know of some 
> >one that 
> > will? Trying to restore the rear view mirror in my 52 Hudson Wasp.
> > thanks in advance,
> > Curt Andree
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