Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Getting my M4 Black Repainted
From: Stephen <cameras@jetlink.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 13:33:35 -0800

Lee,

Think twice.   Your black M4, even ugly, will be worth more than a
repaint.  probably twice as much.  On top of that, it will be much
easier to sell in it's original though worn condition.

Stephen Gandy


Lee Yan Zhan wrote:

> Dear Luggers
>
> Suddenly, today, after years of service, the paint on my beloved Black
> M4
> started to peel off by itself when it comes in contact with anything.
>
> I went to my local distributor and discovered that the
> person-in-charge
> have no idea of what they are talking about....apart from asking me to
> buy
> another M6HM.  Contacting Solms directly did not help either because
> they
> want me to send in for qoutes first.  All I want to know is if they
> could
> replace the top cover or get it repainted with the same emulsion.
>
> My question to the wise senior Luggers are :
>
> -  How do I distinguish between black chrome or enamel?  The current
> black
> emulsion on my M4 seems to be darker and more course than the black
> chrome
> on my M6.
>
> -  Should I get it repainted or change a new top cover?
>
> -  Who should I go to other than Solms?
>
> Any advise or experience will be deeply appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Lee
> Singapore