Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/11

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Subject: [Leica] Re: M6 film scratching
From: "Michael D. Turner" <mike@lcl-imaging.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 20:18:31 -0700
 
TEAShea@aol.com wrote:

> <<  In the end, I wonder if there is any easy way to polish the pressure
>  plates so they are smooth, without destroying the black finish. >>
>
> I suggest you go to an autobody supply store and buy some 1200 grit
> sandpaper.  I suspect this would work.
>
> Tom Shea

Cerium oxide is used to polish fine scratches in glass. I have used it
successfully on rollers and pressure plates. This is an extremely fine
grit. I wouldn't suggest using anything like sandpaper.

mike