Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ahhh, that's why I like licking my Leica --- have I had my lithium today??? Seriously, though, I use glycerin-based liquid saddle soap (Leather New by Farnam). It's great for saddles, tack, automobiles, and cameras. I use it on my Rolleis, Leicas, leather bags, straps, etc. The only chip on my 35 year-old M3 is from the last CLA and it is by the baseplate mounting lug. - -----Original Message----- From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Friday, May 05, 2000 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] VULCANITE MAINTENANCE |Bill Satterfield wrote: |> |> Leica USA says to use Lexol. A leather specialist said Lexol crystalizes- |> whatever that means and what its implications are I do not know. The thing |> is I just purchased a M5 and the covering looks almost new. I just want to |> keep it that way. Looks like lemon oil will leave an oily surface- |> something I do not want. |> |> John Collier wrote: |> |Lithium crystals! |Mark Rabiner |