Hmmm, worthy of note.
I wonder if quality is not consistant from batch to batch.
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Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Fri, 24 Sep 2004, Jeff Crilly wrote:
> >
> > I have never seen any residue from it but OTOH, I always have covers on
> > the optics under it.
>
> I have indeed seen residue from this mylar bubble wrap stuff.
> specifically the stuff from OSH.
>
> If it rubs against something, the mylar comes off on that
> something, and sticks to that something. It is removable
> with a little elbow grease and water.
>
> When I first was using it, no problem. Then I picked up
> another roll and the problems started.
>
> On finished wood there would be a dark gray "film" where
> the mylar came in contact with it (usually on the corners
> of the mirror box. On the mount legs there
> would be gray "dust" where the mylar contacted it. Also, it
> tends to scratch car paint very finely.
>
> Note that the mylar insulation stuff has to be "rubbing"
> against the other surface... e.g. like if there is a little breeze.
>
> I use this to protect the kydex from the sun, but I now
> also keep a towel (or blanket) between the mylar bubble
> stuff and the telescope.
>
> Otoh, the home depot stuff has white plastic on the "inside".
> However, last I looked they no longer stocked it.
> (maybe they moved it, or maybe my store is lame... ymmv)
>
> jeff
>
>
Received on Fri Sep 24 20:27:15 2004