how do I cover up/ repair scratched corrector on SCT?

Well, one of my worst fears has happened.... during collimation of my 8"
SCT, I dropped the screwdriver on the corrector and scratched it in two
places. Any quick way of covering up these scratches? They are fairly
light, but still noticeable in a normally lit room.

Thanks,
Jack

Well, one of my worst fears has happened.... during collimation of my 8"
SCT, I dropped the screwdriver on the corrector and scratched it in two
places. Any quick way of covering up these scratches? They are fairly
light, but still noticeable in a normally lit room.

Hi:

Likely, these scratches will not hurt anything. Do yourself a favor. Don't
worry about 'em. Oh, and, please, get a set of Bob's Knobs.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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"Jack Gold" wrote in message link.net...
Well, one of my worst fears has happened.... during collimation of my 8"
SCT, I dropped the screwdriver on the corrector and scratched it in two
places. Any quick way of covering up these scratches? They are fairly
light, but still noticeable in a normally lit room.

Thanks,
Jack

No practical way exists to fix these at any reasonable cost.

Hi:

Likely, these scratches will not hurt anything.

I was thinking more along the line of cosmetics. Although I have tested the
scope since and find that its performance is what it should be, if I ever go
to sell it, the scratches could be a problem. Any way of just
covering/hiding them?

Oh, and, please, get a set of Bob's Knobs.


Yes, someone else recommended those to. Will look into them right away,
thanks.

Jack

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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"Mitch Alsup" wrote in message:

No practical way exists to fix these at any reasonable cost.

Hi,

I was thinking more along the line of cosmetics. Although I have tested the
telescope since and find its performance unaffected, if I ever go to sell it
the scratches could be a problem. Any way of just hiding/covering them up?

Thanks,
Jack

"Mitch Alsup" wrote in message:

No practical way exists to fix these at any reasonable cost.

Hi,

I was thinking more along the line of cosmetics. Although I have tested the
telescope since and find its performance unaffected, if I ever go to sell it
the scratches could be a problem. Any way of just hiding/covering them up?

Thanks,
Jack


Best thing to do is just be upfront about it.

Personally I try to disclose every possible blemish in a scope when I sell it.
I am more interested in making sure I have a happy buyer than a few more
dollars in the pocket. Makes sleeping at night easier.

jon

Hi:

Likely, these scratches will not hurt anything.

I was thinking more along the line of cosmetics. Although I have tested
the
scope since and find that its performance is what it should be, if I ever
go
to sell it, the scratches could be a problem. Any way of just
covering/hiding them?

As long as you are standing with your head directly above them, they will be
covered by the tears.

Oh, and, please, get a set of Bob's Knobs.

The absolute first "must-have" SCT accessory. They should be standard
equipment.

Clear Skies

Chuck Taylor
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Yes, someone else recommended those to. Will look into them right away,
thanks.

Jack

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Any way of just
covering/hiding them?

Hi:

No. Not any way that wouldn't make the scope look worse.


Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:58:30 GMT, Jack Gold wrote:

Well, one of my worst fears has happened.... during collimation of my 8"
SCT, I dropped the screwdriver on the corrector and scratched it in two
places. Any quick way of covering up these scratches? They are fairly
light, but still noticeable in a normally lit room.

If they're not noticeable when looking through the telescope, don't do
anything with them. I doubt they will have a significant effect. I would
not recommend trying to "fix" them with any kind of scratch hiding
compound (which will fill the scratch in with a material with who knows
what kind of refractive index).

Needless to say, you should probably invest in a set of collimation knobs
(Bob's Knobs, or the ones from Scopestuff, the latter of which I have), to
avoid adding more scratches in the future.


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"Jack Gold" wrote in message
nk.net...

Likely, these scratches will not hurt anything.

I was thinking more along the line of cosmetics. Although I have tested
the
scope since and find that its performance is what it should be, if I ever
go
to sell it, the scratches could be a problem. Any way of just
covering/hiding them?

Any serious buyer will appreciate the fact that you didn't make things worse
by trying to hide them, along with the generous discount you will be giving
him/her for a "slightly blemished" scope. g.