Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vulcanite is applied through a special process with "gumite"(?) and heat which is only really possible at the manufacturing stage. A Leica repair facility may have access to a NOS shell, expect to pay major $$$$. Small spot repairs are usually done with vinyl repair materials, black silicone or other such stuff. Leatherette replacements and leatherette material to make your own replacements are available. Again try your local Leica repair person for parts or: http://www.micro-tools.com/ Kindermann Canada does screw-mount repairs and also carries parts: kindrman@istar.ca or info@kindermann.com Leica USA has a parts email: leicaparts@juno.com Cheers John Collier > From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net> > > Having bought a beat up Leica 1, I now need to locate a vulcanite 'skin' to > replace the crazy paving that's on it at the moment. > Can anyone offer any assistance? >