Re: Flat black paint

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

P3D Grant Campos wrote:
 
> What I am finding (with the advice of my co-worker) is that Tester's
> flat black enamal, which is quite glossy, can be made really flat by
> adding about a quarter  to a half teaspoon (1 - 2.5 ml) of cornstarch
> to the paint and enough thinner to get it to the desired consistancy.
> 
> Give it a try, you might like it?  You'll only be out $1.25 (assuming
> you already have Cornstarch at home)

Sounds like a credible and certainly inexpensive and readily available
solution to me!
Thank you.

A good source of info for those who really want flat black anything
regard;less of price and convenience is to check with any amateur
telescope maker.  The folks will start with "wings of bat" if they
thought it would help.  Their current favourites are always different
than last years and they are carefully tested.

regards,
--
John Ohrt,  Regina, SK, Canada
johrt@xxxxxxx



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