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Cleaning an SCT primary mirror

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12 years 8 months ago #92718 by phoenix
Replied by phoenix on topic Re: Cleaning an SCT primary mirror

Yea, I've done it before also.
It's amazing how clean the mirror can look after using the powerwasher....


Think I'll take the mirror out then I can safely sand blast it without the risk of the sand getting stuck in the delicate parts of the tube assembly. :whistle:
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12 years 8 months ago #92719 by michaeloconnell
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Yea sounds like a plan.
Make sure you are wearing your safety googles, rubber gloves, steel toe-capped boots and hi-vis vest for this delicate operation...

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12 years 8 months ago #92724 by dmcdona
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I found that those green cleaning pads (for doing the dishes) were great for getting the stubborn stains off. And a paint stripping gun got it all dried off pronto.

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12 years 8 months ago #92727 by PaulWalsh
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Is this not too delicate an operation for a power washer. I read somewhere to use an angle grinder with a real fine disc on it.

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12 years 8 months ago - 12 years 8 months ago #92728 by dave_lillis
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haha, you're all nuts, sure everyone knows that you must coat the mirror in wd40 or 3in1 oil if you have it, to give it a protective layer so the oxygen in the air wont oxydize the coatings. :devil:
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12 years 8 months ago #92731 by dmcdona
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Even better Dave - after spraying on the WD40, I wrap the whole thing in clingfilm - ain't no oxygen getting in there to corrode the tin-foil. Did I mention the tin-foil before?

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