[Leica] Leica 111c repair question

[jmaddox01 at suddenlink.net (Jack Maddox)]

Hoppy,
You can take black latex hobby paint and dab it onto the pinholes. After 
it is dry put a little talcum powder on the paint as insurance against 
sticking. I did a Zorki camera this way and it is still going strong. I 
didn't put the powder on and it has not made any difference.

Jack

G Hopkinson wrote:
> Folks I have a lovely little 111c which I adopted rather than see it 
> unappreciated in a camera store window. It has pinhole leaks in
> the shutter blinds. While I am considering replacements, of course that is 
> a more expensive option (and that repair guy is three
> years behind here). The money might be better invested towards another LTM 
> choice.
>
> Does anyone know of a source for a suitable coating that might be 
> attempted for the existing blinds prior to giving up on them? The
> rest of the camera works very well and certainly warrants a CLA, to 
> preserve it. This is a camera just to use for the pleasure of
> its elegant design. 
>
>  
>
> Cheers
>
> Hoppy
>
>
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