David Craig Posted August 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) The vulcanite on my otherwise mint M4 is slowly coming adrift and I'm thinking of replacing it with something less friable. Has anyone had this done by Leica and, if so, what options are there? What looks and feels best? Many thanks, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Hi David Craig, Take a look here Leica M4 vulcanite. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Gaucho Posted August 23, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2012 I havent tried it yet but I think I will do it one day: http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/html/M4/M4.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted August 23, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2012 David, If you want real vulcanite and not faux leather, then call Peter Grisalfi at CRR in Luton. Great guy to deal with, good pricing, but a 3 month wait. Camera Repairs & Restoration Luton England <p> Vulcanite coverings as used on Leica Cameras from 1920's Good luck Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontus Posted August 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2012 I did it recently on my M4. Removing the old vulcanite was a pain, but installing the new cover from Aki-Asahi was easy and it looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitney Posted September 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2012 I'd strongly recommend Aki-Asahi. Excellent quality, super-precise fit and very reasonable prices - quick service too. First class instructions on fitting process on its website. Why go anywhere else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
normclarke Posted September 3, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2012 My recent M4-2 needed this treatment and if you don't mind a fiddly job to remove the old stuff I recommend Griptac from Morgan Sparks at cameraleather. Worked for me but if you wan't the original finish Peter at CRR is your man. Aki-asahi is also a good source of new cladding though I believe his sight may not be available.(It is) Best, normclarke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastel Posted September 3, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) i have made extremely good experience with aki-asahi. i prefer not to comment on cameraleather. i replaced the cover on my M9. the new cover for the M4 is waiting for its day (the M4 looks great in original vulcanite until now). below, a rather crappy pic of the M9 "dressed" in #4008. i'd recommend #4039 instead, that is a bit more coarsely structured. cheers, s. new_cover by sebastel23, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastel Posted September 4, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2012 i'd recommend #4039 instead, that is a bit more coarsely structured. sorry, typo. must be #4034. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontus Posted September 4, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 4, 2012 I went with the #4034 "pebbled" - it's gorgeous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddoc2003jp Posted September 5, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2012 I used cameraleather`s griptac to recover my M7 and M4-P and Aki Asahi`s #4008 for my M4-2. The #4008 looks closer to the original vulcanit but the griptac indeed has a better grip (especially in hot and humid conditions). Removing of the old vulcanit is the hard part ... (I tried both methods, chemical and thermal treatment and wrote about my experiences over at RFF). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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