[Leica] Leica 111c repair question

[durling at cox.net (Mike Durling)]

I've used a product called "Plasti Dip", which is used for coating tool 
handles, on camera bellows with good results. It seems pretty durable 
and stays flexible. It might work if applied judiciously on a shutter 
curtain.

Mike D

G Hopkinson wrote:
> Folks I have a lovely little 111c which I adopted rather than see it 
> unappreciated in a camera store window. It has pinhole leaks in
> the shutter blinds. While I am considering replacements, of course that is 
> a more expensive option (and that repair guy is three
> years behind here). The money might be better invested towards another LTM 
> choice.
> 
> Does anyone know of a source for a suitable coating that might be 
> attempted for the existing blinds prior to giving up on them? The
> rest of the camera works very well and certainly warrants a CLA, to 
> preserve it. This is a camera just to use for the pleasure of
> its elegant design. 
> 
>  
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Hoppy
> 
> 
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