salred Posted October 1, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, First posting since the forum switch, but I've certainly enjoyed following the traffic of late. I'm curious whether there's anything I might do to maintain the vulcanite cover of my 1951 vintage IIIf. Its still tight and complete, but I'm not using it as often as of yore (I've owned it since 1979), and I would hate for it to dry out, and chip, etc. Any recommendations? Thanks, Steve Alred Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Hi salred, Take a look here Vulcanite Maintenance -- Any How-to's?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lambroving Posted October 1, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 1, 2006 Send a mail to Sherry and ask her. She does O.K. patches too with a CLA. Sherry Krauter.com -- Home of the Golden Touch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemeng Posted October 1, 2006 Share #3 Posted October 1, 2006 See the FAQ: Leica FAQ - How to maintain & restore M Vulcanite body c… Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumac Posted October 1, 2006 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2006 Steve, Just to add to Andrew's excelent article, I use a soft toothbrush to work the glycerene/oil into the textured surface, surprising how much dirt this will lift out, made my 1939 IIIA look like new. As an instrument maker and repairer I have used this method for many years. Regards, Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salred Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share #5 Posted October 2, 2006 Thanks! Andrew -- another authoritative FAQ; I should have known... I've been meaning to apply beeswax to my old hiking boots for a few weeks now, part of my annual "winterizing" ritual. I'll add a toothbrush and the IIIf to the party and see what happens. Steve A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemeng Posted October 2, 2006 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2006 As I note in the FAQ, a Q-tip (or "cotton bud") works fine as an applicator. It also provides finer control than a (spare?, your wife's?...) toothbrush. "Honey, this toothpaste sure tastes funny..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 2, 2006 Share #7 Posted October 2, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) The old adage ... 'If it aint broke .. don't fix it!" Dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted October 2, 2006 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2006 I've been using mink oil for the last 6 years on my IIIa yearly with no ill effects. The vulcanite looks great. Just my two cents worth. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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