[Leica] Leica M6, film gets scratched.

[red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone)]

This will not hurt, and it may save you a repair bill......

First figure out where the scratch is being caused....  the actual bit of
pressure plate that is causing the problem.... If you can feel the problem,
better yet.
It is probably on the edge of the pressure plate....

Use a pencil eraser ( the pink type) to wear down the rough spot.....  It
should only take a few rubs to get it smooth.... feel to see if the problem
is fixed....
Repeat as needed......

For final honing, use toothpaste..... ( your choice of brand, but something
with a bit of "grit" to it)  on the end of a finger.  Rub.  Clean, and feel
for the fix.
Repeat as needed.....

It may not work, but what have you to lose....?

BTW, be careful... you do not want pencil eraser stuff floating around in
your camera... nor toothpaste......  If the back will come off the camera,
that sounds safest....

Frank Filippone
red735i@earthlink.net