Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] black paint
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 19:15:53 -0700
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Feli

It happened to be civilian at the time, but does it matter?  My
standards are still the same.

How can a camera be knocked, flying, if you are using a
neckstrap?

Jerry

Feli di Giorgio wrote:

> Ok, thanks for the input Jerry. I'll look into that.
>
> I was most worried about getting the chrome/nickel stripped. But a
> friend of mine was able to recommend a plating shop here in Hollywood
> that deals with lots of delicate items. I'll let you all know how THAT
> went in a week or so.
>
> thanks,
>
> feli
>
> On Saturday, Sep 13, 2003, at 16:44 US/Pacific, Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>
> > Feli
> >
> > It's been a loooong time since I saw an original black M2, and
> > I have never seen a new MP.  You aren't making a counterfeit,
> > so I suggest semi-gloss epoxy.  After it cures, you can bake it
> > at 125 degrees F.  I have been inside the large curing ovens, at
> > temperature, to evaluate aircraft part damage and repair.
>
> Civilian or military?
>
> > 150
> > degrees is not much fun. (but it's a dry heat :-)
> >
>
> > I have seen Shintaros website for years, and I know that his
> > finish does not last for a working camera.
>
> > I have had several black chrome Leicas, and they look like
> > shit after a few years, but they are just tools, so WTF?
> >
>
> My M6TTL is starting to look like that. Last year it got knocked out of
> my hand during a shoot and went flying. Sherry had to replace the
> cracked body shell and rebuild it
>
> > Jerry
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