Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What should I do to maintain the vulcanite on my M5 and M3? Jem Kime wrote: > John, > thanks for this info. I'm expecting an ex-Leitz mechanic to apply it so I > won't have to worry about that myself. I'm aware of the leatherette > available from Fargo, etc. My mechanic only recently sold on his last sheet > to someone else. I'm hoping someone on the LUG might have something to help > out! > cheers, > Jem > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] > Sent: 05 May 2000 14:04 > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] WTB: Vulcanite skin for early Leica > > Vulcanite is applied through a special process with "gumite"(?) and heat > which is only really possible at the manufacturing stage. A Leica repair > facility may have access to a NOS shell, expect to pay major $$$$. Small > spot repairs are usually done with vinyl repair materials, black silicone > or > other such stuff. Leatherette replacements and leatherette material to make > your own replacements are available. Again try your local Leica repair > person for parts or: > > http://www.micro-tools.com/ > > Kindermann Canada does screw-mount repairs and also carries parts: > > kindrman@istar.ca or info@kindermann.com > > Leica USA has a parts email: > > leicaparts@juno.com > > Cheers > > John Collier > > > From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net> > > > > Having bought a beat up Leica 1, I now need to locate a vulcanite 'skin' > to > > replace the crazy paving that's on it at the moment. > > Can anyone offer any assistance? > >