lenicolas Posted May 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought my M on april 30st (3 days ago). Yesterday I took it out for 3 hours. Because I had just openened the box and the strap wasn't on yet, I hand-held the camera most of the time. Today I take a look at the back of the camera, and the INFO button looks like this : http://i58.tinypic.com/1412zh4.jpg I know that no paint can last forever, but ONE DAY??? I guess I'll wait untill it completely wears off and then decide if I want to re-paint it or not... What would you use then? I was thinking nail polish, but there are probably better options? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pieterpronk Posted May 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2014 My "info" letters started disappearing the first day as well. They are all gone now. But I think it actually looks better without anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted May 2, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2014 My info button went the same way after a few weeks and it was also the F that went first. I removed the rest of the black paint on the button with the corner of a match stick very easily, it is very soft and powdery. It looks fine all silver. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2014 ... my INFO button has never been black-filled... Or, at least I don't remember to have seen it black painted (4 months)... but mine is a chrome body... maybe is different ? Or have they changed ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted May 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2014 It lasted 2-3 days on mine. Shall I send it back to Wetzlar to get it sorted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh68uk Posted May 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2014 Just had a close look at mine (bought in Jan). It's perfectly intact. If it came off and bothered me I'd carefully apply some black acrylic paint using a toothpick or suchlike. I did that with white acrylic some years ago when the "F" of my Nikon F3 lost a bit and it has been perfect ever since. I wonder if Leica has used different paint formations for the lettering on this button. I'm actually much more concerned about the lettering on the LHS black buttons coming off as they are not etched like the Info button is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... my INFO button has never been black-filled... Or, at least I don't remember to have seen it black painted (4 months)... but mine is a chrome body... maybe is different ? Or have they changed ? Mine was never paint filled either as far as I recall - on a black body.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 2, 2014 Curious indeed. Mine (silver 47015**) is intact as well. I don't chimp much though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 2, 2014 Now things start to become intriguing... ... I notice that 4 little triangles/arrows in your linked picture... MINE HAS NOT... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Neither they appear in the official brochure (2013 version, still on the Net) , on which, by converse , the INFO writing IS in black.... Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Neither they appear in the official brochure (2013 version, still on the Net) , on which, by converse , the INFO writing IS in black.... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/226361-is-my-sweat-really-that-corrosive/?do=findComment&comment=2581343'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 2, 2014 Curious indeed. Mine (silver 47015**) is intact as well. I don't chimp much though. Intact... AND black ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 2, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 2, 2014 Yes with four arrows as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted May 2, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 2, 2014 Same here. Black, 4 arrows, and intact Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenicolas Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted May 2, 2014 I'm not the only one with 4 arrows... For a moment there I thought I had a collectible camera sent from a phone with auto-correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted May 2, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 2, 2014 The black paint on my 'info' button lettering has also partially worn of after 8 months of light use (I use my MM much more). Using a wrist strap, this is where the pad of my thumb resides, so I thought that might be why. Pretty crap really though, after such a short time/light use . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 2, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 2, 2014 Have you checked whether you have a permanent "F" on your right thumb? The F must have gone somewhere. I've had my silver chrome M since June 2013 and the black paint on the INFO button is still completely intact. The button also has the arrows (not filled). Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted May 2, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 2, 2014 Curious indeed. Mine (silver 47015**) is intact as well. I don't chimp much though. No matter how much you chimp, if paint on a 6.300 euro camera wears of within 3 days of use there is no excuse. I paid 20 euro for a plastic camera for my toddler. He is using it extensively in a way we would never treat our Leica and after 6 months it hasn't lost its paint, yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 2, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 2, 2014 There are cosmetic products which do double duty as paint removers. You wouldn't be using any creams or lotions, by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted May 2, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 2, 2014 mine has the arrows- is black filled- and 50% gone after 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 2, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 2, 2014 Leica paints have always been easy to remove as far as i recall. Just compare a Leica metal hood to a Zeiss one. A drop of acetone is enough on the former while the latter takes a couple of minutes with a toothbrush or same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 2, 2014 Share #20 Posted May 2, 2014 No matter how much you chimp, if paint on a 6.300 euro camera wears of within 3 days of use there is no excuse... New to Leica? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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