Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- --- Javier Perez <> wrote: > Howdy > Thanks for the info. > I have to tell you > I don't like what I saw. This fellow apparantly just > paints over the chrome and seems to use easy to remove > Krylon type paint; the kind you can remove with a > fingernail and determination. He must have started by > painting the other kids bikes! A proper paint job > requires compleat removal of the chrome using acid > followed by a coat or two of > industrial grade epoxy or perhaps acrylic based paint > and several hours worth of baking. I can do what he's > doing myself. In fact I have but the results are > dreadful in terms of durability, and it can take > several attempts to get a flawless surface. But I have > gotten some beautiful satin black parts with it after > a quick bake. > > There is a guy out there somewhere who can do a > professional factory finish so good that if you send > it back to Jersey with a dent they will probably > assume it was an early convesion and sell you a new > one. But I can't seem to find out who he is. But at > least I now know where those black IIICs and Fs are > coming from. > See Ya > Javier > ================================================================= Let us consider that this is 2002. There are many industrial powdercoating specialists available. Powdercoating is probably the most durable metal finish commonly available. It is a baked on Epoxy. It is available in almost any color imaginable and can be textured if desired. Want high gloss ? How about a semi-gloss or matt finish ? They are all avaliable. And no VOCs to pollute the air. The only reason I went to the extra trouble and expense for black camera bodies was to be less conspicuous. But to each his own. Some people buy Leicas and never take a picture with them...... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html