Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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