Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: [Lieca] black chrome
From: CHKARNES <CHKARNES@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 22:39:23 EST
 
<< 
 At 05:07 PM 3/15/98 -0500, you wrote:
 >Could someone descrive what black chrome is (the finish of the M6)?
 >
 >Tom Shea
 > 

In a message dated 98-03-15 19:25:17 EST, Jim wrote:
 
 Tom,
 
 I believe it is an oxymoron.
 
 Jim
 
  >>

Jim,

tsk...tsk... tsk You should know better, Jim. Black chrome is chromium oxide.
The chromium is plated onto the surface and then oxidized. It is a very hard
material that resists wear.

Charlie