Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I recently did an advance lever for my M4-2 and Tremclad flat black with a coating of satin varnish was a perfect match for the muddy black chrome on the camera. If I recall correctly the M2 back door paint was a bit glossier so you might start with a gloss black and still cover it with the satin varnish. Still too shiny? Cut the gloss paint with 000 steel wool first. As you can see a little experimentation is in order. John Collier > From: Robert Browne <rbrowne@iopener.net> > > I'd like to touch up a small scrape on the edge of the back door of my M2 > where the bare metal is showing through. What's the recommended type of paint > and method of > applying if you have experience doing this? > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html