flocking a 200p

[sparkyjon]

is it worth doing on the 200p skyliner dob ota.

also anyone know how much i would need to do the entire inside of the ota with the stuff flo sell thats 100cm x 45cm my maths isnt finley tuned enough to work out the surface area needed..

[smithygar]

Hi,

I flocked mine over christmas. It's difficult to do a back to back comparison, especially with the weather we've been having and limited opportunities to use it, but I do have some before & after subs of the horsehead I did in Ha and I think the after ones do show an improvement. It certainly looks blacker than a black thing when compared to the original black paint.

I know I only did mine three months ago, but I'm sure my memory is going, I think I did it using just two rolls. Remember to cut it into long strips, or score it after application in order to allow for thermal expansion of the tube.

[tich]

I used 2 rolls on my 200P explorer with loads to spare, so I should think that's all you'll need if you're going to be using the same stuff that Wilkos sell.

[sparkyjon]

do wilkinson sell flocking paper then? i didnt know that i'll have a look online now..

[David Smith]

Try this

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/dc-fix-fablon/d-c-fix-original-deco-self-adhesive-film-velour-black-348-0005/invt/0309578

[sparkyjon]

thanks david little bit of a saving , just hope they have some in my local wilko ... although i can order off there and wait a bit if not.

[SnakeyJ]

Just under two rolls of dc-fix. It does shed fibres so worth running a hoover and then some sticky tape over the flocked ota before reassembling.

[sparkyjon]

Great info chaps saving a small fortune on All these little mods.

[Stargazer_00]

just stuck a thread up in the DIY Astronomer section showing how I just flocked my 150p about 30 minutes ago. Might help you.

[sparkyjon]

Im on it. Cheers

[tich]

This will give you some idea of the difference,

Before;

And after;

I also blackened the edge of the secondary mirror & the rear of it since taking these pictures, hope it helps.

[Stargazer_00]

thanks david little bit of a saving , just hope they have some in my local wilko ... although i can order off there and wait a bit if not.

Also FYI its in the kitchen bit. I checked garden, outdoors, DIY and then was going to walk out the shop.. I heard on the tannoy about their website so looked it up on my phone. Found it and noticed they had it on the breadcrumb trail as Kitchen > Kitchen Accessories >

So i wandered over to the kitchen aisle and there it was on the end bit with loads of rolls of other stuff. I really dont know what use it would have in a kitchen, perhaps to cover sheves in cupboards to stop things slipping? Who knows. Anyway, that's where you will find it.

EDIT: The rolls I bought had the sellophane open on all the ends. If you happen to find them in a similar state. When at the checkout I said "these are open, can I have a discount" got 2 of the rolls for £3. Doesnt hurt to ask!