Re: [ATM] Insuring a mirror?

[Anthony Stillman <atmer@flash.net>]

Malcolm,

Have you considered chemical silvering?  Long term not ideal but, you could
do it at home, no shipping, no insurance, and higher reflectivity, at least
for a while.  Depending on how far you are from the ocean and prevailing
winds you'll get 6 months to 2 years out of the coating before it's
reflectivity drops below aluminum.

I silvered a mirror (Brashear's process) in '77 that's still in so so shape
reflectivity wise, at least it was the last time I unburied it a few years
ago.  The coating is scratched and tarnished but still pretty impressive.

Anthony


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