Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LEATHERETTE COVERING FOR M-3 CAMERAS--SOURCE FOR
From: Dennis Painter <dpainter@bigfoot.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:52:49 -0800
 
Disfromage@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 3/22/00 5:07:28 PM, you wrote:
> 
> <<However, I cannot find any firm that
> makes or sells Vulcanite.>>
> 
> Don,
> 
> My understanding is that Vulcanite is (was?) a petroleum based product that
> is put on with a mold under heat and pressure while it cures.  Not a DIY
> project.  We're stuck with leatherette.
> 
> Richard
Hi Richard,

I believe the material for Vulcanite is gutta percha. 

more info online:

http://www.optonline.com/comptons/ceo/02038_A.html


Dennis