Silvering method, was: ATM How thin is too thin?

[mjc5 <mjc5@psu.edu>]

That reminds me, James. I've been meaning to ask you how the new silver
coating theat you worked out is holding up, time-wise

James Lerch wrote:

> 
> When I was first learning to silver my mirrors, I had many a poor coat.
> Being on a deadline one day (Mars Opposition) I took the Scope to a star
> party with less than perfect silver coats.  By "less than perfect" I mean
> the Coat was missing many chunks larger than your finger nail, had numerous
> scratches, and was VISIBLY 'lumpy' (reminded me of an Orange Peel effect
> seen on many residential drywall finishes).