tuanvo1982 Posted May 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Leica 50mm Summicron-M built-in hood. There is a lot of paint loss on the barrel lens. Have you ever tried to re-paint it ? I have found some stuff for re-paint at : Micro-Tools Europe Werkzeuge | Miniaturwerkzeuge zur Kamera und Uhrenreparatur but there are two types of Black Touch Up Pen. 1. Gloss Black Pen for using on matte finished and flat black cameras, lenses, binoculars and other sporting accessories. 2. Flat Black Pen for using on matte finished and flat black cameras, lenses, binoculars and other sporting accessories. so which one should we use with my 50mm lens? Another solution is the usage of Black Permanent Maker Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Washington Posted May 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 18, 2011 Post a few views of the lens showing the places that need touch-up. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greyelm Posted May 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 18, 2011 For a quick but less than perfect solution try filling in the chipped areas with a black permanent marker. What can you lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted May 18, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 18, 2011 you could try gun black chemical blacking (careful, need clinical cleanliness and some come out blu-ish) but if it was me, I'd revel in the fact that the tool has been used as intended; I'd doubt anyone at Solms would hate you for working the kit that they so carefully built to withstand harsh professional use. If you ever get the chance, just look at how the film people treat their (even more expensive) kit - it is abominable, but to them, the it is tools, speed is of the essence, the results are all that matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 18, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 18, 2011 Just let it age gracefully, touching it in will just make a pigs ear of it. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted May 18, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just let it age gracefully, touching it in will just make a pigs ear of it. Sounds right to me. "Brian surgery is best left to the specialists" Bart Simpson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanvo1982 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted May 18, 2011 I found somethings here http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/180181-black-lens-paint-touch-up.html I will try Thanks everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 18, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2011 You will hate this, but I wrap my lenses with a strip of stair-step abrasive tape so that I can get a better grip on the barrel. But your lenses scream "Pro". Leave them be. If some anal psychotic goes crazy seeing your dinged up lenses, just say, "Yeah, it's almost time throw them in the big barrel of spares and get another one or two." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2011 Too much! I’d leave this one be. The only way this could be satisfactorily done is a complete disassembly and repaint….. t’aint worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted May 19, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2011 Hi Vo It is anodinised aluminium a black sharpie is the simplest but wont be a good match. It wont alter the lens performance to leave it as is. No one will notice but you. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 19, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 19, 2011 As these are chips to the base metal each spot of alloy with have to be meticulously cleaned of oxidation for the surface chemical blackener to work. But, as it’s only the base metal that is being blackened and the chips have the thickness of the paint surrounding the chip, they’d still stand out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 20, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2011 How about model makers enamel paint? I just touched up some chips on my bike frame with it - I had to mix two colours to get as close a match as possible. If you do it, I would just try touching in the chips around the barrel/hood and leave the wear marks on the focus/aperture rings, as the paint will wear off quickly again through use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted May 20, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 20, 2011 In my experience aluminium is difficult to paint - you need a bonding primer to bond to the aluminium before you put black paint on top of it, or you may find that the new paint eventuall flakes off again. In all honesty I'd say that whatever you do, it will appear to be just what it is, a touched up, repainted used lens. If it was mine I'd leave well alone and keep it as an honest, used lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanvo1982 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted May 20, 2011 How about model makers enamel paint? I just touched up some chips on my bike frame with it - I had to mix two colours to get as close a match as possible. If you do it, I would just try touching in the chips around the barrel/hood and leave the wear marks on the focus/aperture rings, as the paint will wear off quickly again through use. I have just ordered the Testors Paint Marker from US. around £4-5. I should arrive next 1-2 weeks. I just think of buying a new hood part from Leica and change it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted May 20, 2011 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2011 I'm no expert, but I think you will struggle to repaint the lens. Partly because I expect it will be difficult to remove the paint that's already there - which you'll need to do if you want to avoid it looking like a mix of paint types, and partly because of the difficulties of painting onto aluminium. personally I'd leave the lens as it it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 20, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2011 Vo Nguyen, Well, good luck to you then... it'll be a learning experience. I gather you live in Vietnam? I was in Nha Trang in 1968 splashing around in the South China Sea then came Tết Nguyên Đán and that was the end of enjoying that lovely town! Again, good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanvo1982 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted May 20, 2011 Anyone know where I buy the built-in hood for my 50mm ? I email Leica but they haven't replied yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 20, 2011 Share #19 Posted May 20, 2011 Try Sherry, she has a real good relationship with Leica USA. Sherry Krauter.com -- Home of the Golden Touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted May 20, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 20, 2011 Hi Vo The telescopic hood is not very useful I normally give people a scew in 39mm vented hood. The Leica hood telescopes offerig litle protection if you drop the camera and lens, the screw in Chinease 'copies' can be beaten back into shape, after accidents.. Noel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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