Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] brassed black paint Leicas
From: Dante A Stella <dante@umich.edu>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 14:26:27 -0500
References: <B63D5EBA.1AFC%salex@idt.net>

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

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