Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] WTB: Vulcanite skin for early Leica
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 07:04:19 -0600

Vulcanite is applied through a special process with "gumite"(?) and heat
which is only really possible at the manufacturing stage. A Leica repair
facility may have access to a NOS shell, expect to pay major $$$$. Small
spot repairs are usually done with vinyl repair materials, black silicone or
other such stuff. Leatherette replacements and leatherette material to make
your own replacements are available. Again try your local Leica repair
person for parts or:

http://www.micro-tools.com/

Kindermann Canada does screw-mount repairs and also carries parts:

kindrman@istar.ca or info@kindermann.com

Leica USA has a parts email:

leicaparts@juno.com

Cheers

John Collier 

> From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net>
> 
> Having bought a beat up Leica 1, I now need to locate a vulcanite 'skin' to
> replace the crazy paving that's on it at the moment.
> Can anyone offer any assistance?
>