Re: [Leica] Getting my M4 Black Repainted

["Gary Todoroff" <datamaster@humboldt1.com>]

I would be curious what others think re a well-done repaint of a
black-paint body. One of my M2's has more brass showing than black, and I
have wondered whether a factory or factory-like paint job would add value
to it. 

I know that you do not clean old coins or they lose value. But a
paint-peeling '57 Chevy has never been worth more than one with a good new
paint job. What about a black-paint M camera? Also can anyone explain the
difference between "black paint" and "black enamel" - two terms that often
show up in used camera listings.

Regards,
Gary Todoroff
 
> 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
> 
> 
>