Stealth3kpl Posted September 12, 2015 Share #1  Posted September 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Over the years and particularly following a trip wearing grippy and, as I became aware, abrasive gloves, my main MP has developed some very localised brassing. I thought I might like it but I just don't. It's like that red chevron you see at the top of a Nikon digital SLR grip. It's a small area where my forefinger rests infront of the shutter button. Maybe it vexes me so because the rest of the camera looks pristine. It wouldn't be so bad if the whole camera looked 30 years old and was brassing everywhere. I've tried covering it with a Sharpie but it just rubs off as it's where my finger lays as I carry the camera. Now I'm thinking of painting it. I think I'd prefer to see a rubbish paint job than that shiny patch of brass. I was thinking a dab of black Hammerite or Humbrol model paint with a layer of lacquer. What do you think? #firstworrldproblems #haven'tyougotbetterthingstoworryabout #nolennylove  Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manoleica Posted September 12, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted September 12, 2015 I would use a carefully cut piece of black ductape. (Easily removed and replaced)..In addition it would provide a nice rest for your shutter finger" I found my V-Lux40 to be a very slippery camera, 2 pieces of black d/tape judicially placed, 1front, 1 on the back over the so called thumb rest worked a treat.. Any residue easily wiped off with a little nail polish remover.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinicio Posted September 12, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted September 12, 2015 I have MP black paint with same small spots over it and I find it so interesting..... You are not a Leica collector but user so any scratch on it is something you did during your works; a special notebook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 12, 2015 Share #4  Posted September 12, 2015 Such heterodox views can get you excommunicated in these parts but there is naturally no obligation to have a weakness for brassing (after all, I'm not sure many would feel the same way about such wear and tear showing through on other possessions). Personally, I don't mind a bit of brassing around the edges, provided it is entirely a natural consequence of regular use and not the contrived results of applying emery paper. I'm not sure painting over the brassing with Humbrol is such a great idea – I'm not sure it will look that great (it inevitably won't quite match and, in the wrong light, will look even more untidy than the bare metal) and strikes me as a little contrived to boot. Can you show a photo of the wear because I'm struggling to visualise how it could be bad enough to be bothering you so much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 12, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted September 12, 2015 It wouldn't bother me, but if it does you, why not? You'll have to repeat it regularly, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share #6  Posted September 12, 2015  Can you show a photo of the wear because I'm struggling to visualise how it could be bad enough to be bothering you so much? No, it's too embarrassing! Imagine an inverted bell curve down the front of the camera. I've stuck some tape over it. :-) Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted September 12, 2015 Share #7 Â Posted September 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Pete , black lacquer ? I have an address Rg Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share #8 Â Posted September 12, 2015 Pete , black lacquer ? I have an address Rg Henry I'm all ears Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted September 12, 2015 Share #9 Â Posted September 12, 2015 Pete , a french Leica Forum member but expert in black lacquer not too expensive good work , an example : http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=72735 I send you his address by MP Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share #10 Â Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Henry. That M3 is a lovely job. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 12, 2015 Share #11  Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Henry. That M3 is a lovely job. Pete  If the painter took the camera back to brass and didn't just paint over the chrome, otherwise it could be a nightmare because paint will not stick to chrome and looks a bugger if chrome starts to show through.  Your best bet is to buy a small tin of Humbrol Gloss Black enamel and a Humbrol 'Palpo' range 000 brush. Delicately touch in the bits that are annoying you and it won't look too bad. The enamel will wear off again, but that is a good thing because with some white spirit you can remove all the Humbrol enamel and leave the factory finish untouched if you decide to sell it or embrace fair wear and tear.  Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 12, 2015 Share #12 Â Posted September 12, 2015 Do you think there's a market for brass sticky tape? Ya know, put it over commonly brassed parts so you can pose, then remove it when selling. Â I am in a cynical moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 12, 2015 Share #13  Posted September 12, 2015 Sell it and buy a chrome one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted September 13, 2015 Share #14  Posted September 13, 2015 Sell it and buy a chrome one. James, like here http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/8697-i-love-my-mp/?p=2807911 Rg Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted September 14, 2015 Share #15  Posted September 14, 2015 ...and what about black, satin chrome? Like I have done to my M3 jerzy 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/249999-brassing-mp/?do=findComment&comment=2887638'>More sharing options...
pinchers of peril Posted September 14, 2015 Share #16  Posted September 14, 2015 Over the years and particularly following a trip wearing grippy and, as I became aware, abrasive gloves, my main MP has developed some very localised brassing. I thought I might like it but I just don't. It's like that red chevron you see at the top of a Nikon digital SLR grip. It's a small area where my forefinger rests infront of the shutter button. Maybe it vexes me so because the rest of the camera looks pristine. It wouldn't be so bad if the whole camera looked 30 years old and was brassing everywhere. I've tried covering it with a Sharpie but it just rubs off as it's where my finger lays as I carry the camera. Now I'm thinking of painting it. I think I'd prefer to see a rubbish paint job than that shiny patch of brass. I was thinking a dab of black Hammerite or Humbrol model paint with a layer of lacquer. What do you think? #firstworrldproblems #haven'tyougotbetterthingstoworryabout #nolennylove  Pete  Ha ha ha, your hashtags are great. I thought brassing was supposed to make your pictures have more soul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted September 14, 2015 Share #17  Posted September 14, 2015 I did a little research for Pete and I found some interesting information. For those who want to refurbish its cap follow these links, instead of buying a new box for painting or chroming : http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00Wwf0 http://leicaphilia.com/category/black-paint-leica/ http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-96880.html I learned that Leica used lacquer ref Sinocryl Lack 05-0945 Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted September 14, 2015 Share #18  Posted September 14, 2015 I'm going in the opposite direction with my M2. 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/249999-brassing-mp/?do=findComment&comment=2888129'>More sharing options...
pinchers of peril Posted September 15, 2015 Share #19 Â Posted September 15, 2015 I'm going in the opposite direction with my M2. Â Wow... Lenny Kravitz would be proud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share #20  Posted September 15, 2015 I'm going in the opposite direction with my M2. I wouldn't mind at all if my MP looked like that but when it's one (actually 2) areas of excessive wear on an otherwise mint BP body, it just looks ridiculous and artificial like that awful Lenny K Leica M. I'll just have to keep wearing those abrasive gloves and use it into the ground over the coming year (although the Humbrol paint should be delivered today Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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