Re: [Re: ATM Help: First Mirror, Polishing done?]

[mjc5 <mjc5@psu.edu>]

Doug B wrote:

> that's the other funny thing, it seems like the whole surface polished evenly,
> i could see no differenence between the center and edge even after the 1st
> hour. everything i've read says the polish will move either from the center to
> the edge or edge to center depending which piece is on top.

        He, he, Doug, you worry too much! It sounds like your mirror is doing
great. My mirror came out transparent after it's second wet with the
CEO. The bad news is I eventually gave myself a TDE, and spent lots o'
hours polishing *that* out.


> on the other hand, polishing  with the unchannelled lap and thin Ceo pushing
> the wets as far am is absolutely vicious. I hogged it out in one go, but i
> can't keep up polishing like this for more than an hour at a time. Maybe i'm
> pushing too hard?

        You are polishing EXACTLY correctly. Lots of drag, and you'll have
Popeye arms in no time flat. If you're lucky, you'll get a screeching,
screaming sound while polishing that will drive your wife, kids, and
pets away. The hour long polishing sessions are about the right time
also. You're on the right track here Doug, stop worrying. 8^)

        - Mike -