WarriorJazz Posted June 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I just removed my m8 from its case in some weird way there is a little black spot on the chrome top plate. I was able to remove 50% with just a bit of water but it seems that the substance was absorbed a bit by the material of the top plate. The M8 manual says that you should not use any chemicals like petroleum spirit, thin- ner and alcohol. Any suggestions? Thanks, -Eelco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gerard Posted June 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2010 Do you know how many people with chrome M8s lust after a black spot?! Must be thousands of threads from owners of chrome M8s wanting the 'panda' look... and you want to get rid of yours! Crazy times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted June 14, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 14, 2010 dark spot from the stitching in the case? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorJazz Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted June 15, 2010 Hi, I have no idea where it comes from. It almost looks like black ink! I have checked the bag but there is nothing in there what could give away such a stain. It's just an anoying black stain on my chrome top plate. I'll try diffent solutions of cleaning agents today and see what works best. It would suck if it would leave any rubmarks. We'll see,... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 15, 2010 On the rare occasions I clean my Chrome M I use a tiny drop of Ballistol Oil.....now am sure that will have some people screaming but I am very careful not to get it on the glass and I just love the smell...works for me.(also use it on the vulcanite/leather as well). A very addictive smell in my opinion.. good luck andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted June 15, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 15, 2010 Gun cleaner?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 15, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) don't own a gun...never will. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorJazz Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted June 16, 2010 Ahhh,.. The stain is gone! With a little help and advice of my wise and old grandmother! She suggested to use good old fashioned pure soap! Apply it on the stain mixed with a little water an leave it there for a couple of minutes. After 2 to 3 times I was still sceptical but after 5 times the stain was almost gone! I would never think that a stain that already penetrated the material would go out with just soap and water. Another big plus is that my m8 smells great! Thanks grandma! (and you guys) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 17, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 17, 2010 Ahhh,.. The stain is gone! With a little help and advice of my wise and old grandmother!She suggested to use good old fashioned pure soap! Apply it on the stain mixed with a little water an leave it there for a couple of minutes. After 2 to 3 times I was still sceptical but after 5 times the stain was almost gone! I would never think that a stain that already penetrated the material would go out with just soap and water. Another big plus is that my m8 smells great! Thanks grandma! (and you guys) And I bet yur hands are silky soft too!!!... Madge would be proud! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorJazz Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted June 17, 2010 Haha yup! I think I'm going to write Solms that they should sell every like standard with some magical super soap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 17, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 17, 2010 Haha yup! I think I'm going to write Solms that they should sell every like standard with some magical super soap! Yeah one ounce of Palmolive in a Leica bottle could fetch 50 Euros easily! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorJazz Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted June 17, 2010 Then the marketing department will give it an spiffy name so It will boost sales even further: Barnack's Secret Super Cleaner. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted June 19, 2010 I think Leica's advice not to use organic solvents is sound - we often have people here reaching for the lighter fuel, acetone or other pretty noxious substances applied undiluted. However, a mild organic solvent such as iso-propyl alcohol will be fine, as would a Q-Tip dipped in vodka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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