edwelly 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Hello all. Can someone explain AR to me? Why is this so important and when I hear double AR, why does it appear bluish? Thanks - Erik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted May 4, 2011 AR = Anti Reflective coating It is a coating applied to the glass to reduce reflected glare. The best ones are totally transparent but a lot of the rep stuff (and some gen) has a bluish tinge. Try searching for "chieftang" to see some of the best. Col Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwelly 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Col Thanks. when I would do a search for AR, it would not come up with anything since you need at least 3 characters to search with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Most AR coatings have a bluish tinge in the right light. My Aerospace has super AR, still pristine after more than ten years. Most AR coatings will show minor marks and scuffs after a while, but you won't notice them unless you hold the crystal to the light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 4, 2011 Col Thanks. when I would do a search for AR, it would not come up with anything since you need at least 3 characters to search with. Search "AR coating" or "antireflective coating". http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=...22bf32b5c0e0691 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
