Re: viewer paint

[P3D Larry Berlin <lberlin@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 09:28:56 +1100
>From: P3D  David Stuckey  writes:
>
>Why paint?  I upgraded my Stereolist hand viewer to QH bulb and also
>wanted to make the reflector behind the slide more reflective.  My initial
>thought was some sort of matt silver or white paint.  Then, how do you get
>it in there?  The solution was very easy.  I cut a piece of high quality
>photocopy paper or inkjet paper and slipped that into the viewer.  It is
>perfectly matt, absolutely white and can be replaced in 5 minutes.  It
>does not bleed colours and if cut to shape carefully, does not need any
>adhesive.  If you have some nasty stains underneath the paper, try two
>layers...works for me!

Depending on your viewer and which kind of bulb you are using in it, paper
may not be safe because it could be ignited by the heat from some bulbs.
Even if it doesn't seem too hot for awhile, the heat application over time
will eventually cause the paper to become brittle or even to discolor so use
paper with caution. Mostly a concern with halogen bulbs, I would think.

Larry Berlin

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