The bubbles and swirls are purely cosmetic I would just leave it alone. once you get the plate in place it won't even be noticed.... Can I just add, you and your wife are two of the most incredibly amazing people I have had the pleasure of coming across. Looking forward to further up dates on this project....
-------------------- Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
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