Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 vulcanite question
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:13:33 -0800
References: <A037DE08-3BE3-11D8-B48E-0003938C439E@btinternet.com>

OK Frank, tell me where that place is that scrapes off the Vulcanite and
replaces it with real Vulcanite on the aluminium camera body "tube".

I don't mean a wrapped around self adhesive vinyl or leather.

Jerry

Frank Dernie wrote:

> The camera has to be completely disassembled to replace the vulcanite
> because it is a high temperature process. Most repairers scrape off
> damaged vulcanite and replace it with a self adhesive leatherette. Not
> a good idea if you want a mint camera.
> Frank
>
> On Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 05:39  pm, Karen Nakamura wrote:
>
> >>
> >> Is there any repair person who replaces vulcanite that might have the
> >> right
> >> style?  I know Leica USA has replacement vulcanite but the grain looks
> >> nothing like the oringinal. This has me really depressed........:(
> >>
> >
> >
> > Did you check MicroTools.com and CameraLeather.com? They both sell
> > replacement M vulcanite that they claim is close to original M specs.
> >
> > Karen
> >
> > --
> > Karen Nakamura
> > http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/
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