Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 vulcanite question
From: Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:49:43 +0000

The camera has to be completely disassembled to replace the vulcanite 
because it is a high temperature process. Most repairers scrape off 
damaged vulcanite and replace it with a self adhesive leatherette. Not 
a good idea if you want a mint camera.
Frank

On Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 05:39  pm, Karen Nakamura wrote:

>>
>> Is there any repair person who replaces vulcanite that might have the 
>> right
>> style?  I know Leica USA has replacement vulcanite but the grain looks
>> nothing like the oringinal. This has me really depressed........:(
>>
>
>
> Did you check MicroTools.com and CameraLeather.com? They both sell 
> replacement M vulcanite that they claim is close to original M specs.
>
> Karen
>
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