Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] black M6 top plates bubbling like crazy
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 20:53:52 -0400

> Reminds me of the one about the man on the streets of New York who was 
> carrying an elephant gun! :-) I believe lighter fluid is essentially a
> higher grade of kerosene, though I could be wrong.
>
> --Michael Darnton

And what is wrong with that Michael? Or are we being a little snobish? It is
an excellent cleanser and leaves a protective coating. It is also very
cheap.
Steve
Annapolis

>
>>>I have found that wiping down the top/bottom plates on my M's periodically
>>>with lighter fluid removes any contaminates including the invisible acid
>>>from fingers. Just apply a small amount on some old underwear. Also it
>>>leaves a protective cover over the chrome or black paint and gives the
>>>camera a nice, new shiny look. If you do this every once in a while
>>>bubbling is not likely to ever occur.
> Steve
> Annapolis