glenerrolrd Posted January 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have several Leica camera bodies that have been cased for years and just need a good cleaning . I can remember the dealers at the camera shows that used to detail the M bodies until they looked new. I have an R9 that looks like it has a dull top plate ..like water dried on it . Have tried the very safe methods of whipping it clean with water, using a lens cloth and even a lens cleaner . Next step seems like it needs a light cleaner . Anyone have any personal experience ..if you haven t done it ..well I am not going to experiment . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rsolomon Posted January 3, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2007 i would call leica NJ and ask. Don't try something thats not recommended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted January 3, 2007 Share #3 Posted January 3, 2007 I've never seen one in the "flesh", as they say, but isn't the finish on the anthracite R9 supposed to look like that ?? or is this a black one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted January 4, 2007 Its the black one and the problem is very small ..looks like rain dried on a black car finish...doesn t impact the camera just bothers me because it looks like he camera is dirty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 5, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 5, 2007 Try a drop of photographic wetting solution in ionised or distilled water ... and use a clean cotton cloth or a cotton bud soaked in same to wipe over the camera surface ... or a piece of kitchen paper towel. Dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rubidium Posted January 8, 2007 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2007 OK, please don't laugh, but if it's truly a stain similar to "rain dried on a black car finish" then go to the grocery store and buy "Clean Shower" or one of it's clones. Moisten a clean white cloth and gently wipe the stain. Repeat if necessary and finish by wiping with a cloth moistened with ordinary water. "Clean Shower" contains a chelating agent that allows normally water-insoluble mineral deposits (typically calcium compounds) to dissolve. There's nothing in this stuff to harm the finish. If it's actually acid rain that caused an etch of the finish, then one would need a more aggressive restoration approach - for which I would send the camera to Leica. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted January 8, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) OK, please don't laugh, but if it's truly a stain similar to "rain dried on a black car finish" then go to the grocery store and buy "Clean Shower" or one of it's clones. Moisten a clean white cloth and gently wipe the stain. Repeat if necessary and finish by wiping with a cloth moistened with ordinary water. "Clean Shower" contains a chelating agent that allows normally water-insoluble mineral deposits (typically calcium compounds) to dissolve. There's nothing in this stuff to harm the finish. If it's actually acid rain that caused an etch of the finish, then one would need a more aggressive restoration approach - for which I would send the camera to Leica. Jim Thanks for the ideas ....I think this needs a very mild cleaner ...I used a mild car wax cleaner on a R lens hood and it cleaned right up ...but I don t really want to experiment with the top plate ...I am sure Leica repair services uses something to freshen the cameras they service....it just seems like a really bad time to call them on such a trivial issue. I will see the Leica reps in Florida in two weeks I will just show them. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted January 8, 2007 Share #8 Posted January 8, 2007 I think I would try saliva on a rag. I always worked for my mom when my face was dirty. Seriously, I think saliva will dissolve the salt deposit and, if cleaned up, won't hurt the finish. Ogned Nash said it the best: "Candy is dandy But Licker is quicker." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruiespanhol Posted January 8, 2007 Share #9 Posted January 8, 2007 glenerrolrd, If your R9 is still on warranty please send your camera to Leica because the problem must be whit the protective layer applied on factory on the magnesiun top cover. Remember the magnesium is more sensitive to corrosion then brass or zinc.so maybe you have one problem like that. If was this problem Leica should replace the top cover free of charge. Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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