Re: ATM [Fwd: BOUNCE atm@shore.net: Non-member submission from ["R R" <wjkkr@hotmail.com>]]

["Chuck Hovatter" <charleshovatter@acelink.net>]

>> From: "R R" <wjkkr@hotmail.com>
>> To: atm@shore.net
>>
>> I have been given an 8" mirror that has been aluminized but probably
>> shouldn't have been.  The surface shows a large number of pits & some
>> scratches still (I understand aluminizing will bring this out). I do not
>> have the tool for the mirror.  The mirror seems to be able to form a
>> decent image at focus, although I have not Focault tested it.  The
>> question is, should I either try to remove the aluminum coating,
>> repolish & with what, or pitch the mirror, or mount??


What pleases you?   Does it give a good image?   If not then you will most
likely have to go back to grinding - 120-220 grit if you don't have the tool.
You can make a plaster tool with tiles; the archives are full of them.   No need
to remove the coating; It will come off when you work the mirror.
Good luck,
-Chuck