Re: ATM [Fwd: Removing scratches and pits from coated mirrors.]

[Cary Chleborad <bennu@ns.net>]

James W. Burrows wrote:
> 
> > Just in case you want to stip your own mirror, you can use Ferric
> > Chloride to strip the aluminum.  In case you are wondering where the
> > heck to get ferric chloride, you can buy it at Radio Shack as PC board
> > etchant.
> 
> Cary,
> 
> Been there, done that, have the bottle.  It didn't work, did make the
> overcoating (silicon monoxide?) bright and clean, though.  As I said, just
> took a couple of polishing spells to get down to the bare glass.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jim Burrows
Guess you gotta find something that reacts with silicon monoxide. 
Anyone know?

-Cary