Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]One of my M4s also has chipping vulcanite. I have successfully used a black, two-part, epoxy which fills the gaps and helps hold the remaining vulcanite in place. As you have guessed it is an ongoing battle. I think the glue has deteriorated, so any chips will spread. I do have another of the same age that has no defects in the vulcanite, but I think that one had much less use than the one I have used for almost 30 years. I think the epoxy was called "Liquid Steel" or something like that. It is supposed to have iron filings in it for strength, but of course that is superfluous. I think it would come off if I worked at it, but it looks pretty good. You can tell if you get right up to it, but that doesn't matter on a user. I have seen leicas that were repaired by one of the better known repairers, and I think mine looks comparable. Mike D Steven Blutter wrote: > Hi guys & gals: > Just picked up my 1st M4(!) after years of M3's & an M6 0.85 when it came > out... delighted with the 4 - where I have been?? My 50mm purism is > officially challenged. > Ran through 9 rolls over the weekend feeling the exhuberance of a student! > Will post a few when avail.... > > -There is a bit of vulcanite chipping: > http://www.sblutter.com/Chipped_Vulcaite_Steven_Blutter.htm that I don't > want to get out of control. > > The patches I did on an M3 with melted black crayon actually still looks > good after 5 - 6 years, albeit clearly amateur but easily removed. > > -I bet you guys have an even better solution - any (at home) suggestions? > Its strictly a user. > > Thanks in advance, > Steven Blutter > PS: Anyone have an extra meter for the 4? > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html