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: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 07:13:36 +0000

Hi Jerry,
I don't know anywhere that actually does it anymore - but if one wants 
genuine vulcanite that would have to be done. I expect the moulds no 
longer exist.
Frank

On Thursday, January 1, 2004, at 12:13  am, Jerry Lehrer wrote:

> OK Frank, tell me where that place is that scrapes off the Vulcanite 
> and
> replaces it with real Vulcanite on the aluminium camera body "tube".
>
> I don't mean a wrapped around self adhesive vinyl or leather.
>
> Jerry
>
> Frank Dernie wrote:
>
>> 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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