Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim: It is my understanding that the vulcanite material was baked onto the camera bodies as a part of the manufacturing process. I think that the big problem would be scrapping off all of the vulcanite, and getting a smooth surface for the leather to adhere to. The vulcanite can be patched, if it's not in terrible condition. You might want to consider the re-sale value of an M2 or M3, and what the alteration would do to the value. Fargo makes a special tape to attach the covers, which would be cleaner than using Pliobond. Good luck! Bill Stanke Jim Wong wrote: > > Has anyone ever replaced the vulcanite covering on an M2 or M3. How big a job > is it? Fargo sells some leatherette like coverings that can be used. Anyone > ever used them? > > --Jim > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger > http://phonecard.yahoo.com/