Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sam, the Magnum Leica needs less, because Leica would repaint for them (only). Neat idea! sam wrote: > With the recent surge of black paint Leicas flooding the market, it seems > like a > good time for some enterprising craftsperson to offer a service: > > HAVE YOUR BLACK PAINT CAMERA PROFESSIONALLY BRASSED! > BEAUTIFULLY WORN FEATHERED EDGE BRASSED AREAS THAT ARE > BASED ON ACTUAL TIME/USE- BRASSED SPECIMENS. > > Four stages (priced accordingly): > 1. "weekender": slight brassing on edges. Just enough to say "I am a user". > 2. "semi-pro": heavier brassing, attractive, but still "minty". > 3. "pro": lots of brassing. . .maybe 30%. But no dents. > 4. "magnum": 60% brass, with a few dings and dents. (note: you > must submit a portfolio of your work to qualify for the "magnum"). > > sa