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Subject: Re: [OM] rear coating
From: "Rand E." <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 19:58:29 -0400
Giles,
  I remember the posting that you are referring to, I also remember that
it could be classified as "institutional" because no one but an
institution could afford it.  I seem to remember somewhere in the
vicinity of $100 for a relatively small amount.
Rand E.
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Giles wrote:
> 
> Lee Hawkins tested a stuff I use called Opticlean.  I think I saved his
> post somewhere and could re-post it if anyone is interested.
> 
> Opticlean is a polymer you paint on which then dries quite quickly.
> You then peel off the polymer like a skin with the aid af a sticky label.
> Any dust grease and whatever is retained in the polymer.  The good thing
> about this stuff is there is absolutely no rubbing of the lens with
> anything so no possibility of abrasion.
> 
> Lee tested this stuff on first surface mirrors of telescopes in an
> observatory.
> 
> Giles
> 
> Garry Lewis wrote:
> 
> > I just wonder if it wouldn't be in everyone's best interest, to have an 
> > series of "independent" tests performed by
> > an "independent" lab to put an end to the myths and legends and old 
> > repairman's tales. To come up with answers.
> 
> 
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