Ernstk Posted April 3, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a black chrome M8 and always thought that the top plate was made from brass. However, I have a few scratches on it and it appears to be made from some sort of silver coloured alloy. I've seen M8.2s with worn black paint and they're definitely made of brass. Did Leica use 2 different top plates for the M8/M8.2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdlaing Posted April 3, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2016 No. The silver you see, I believe, is a coating applied prior to the black chrome or black paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted April 3, 2016 Share #3 Posted April 3, 2016 Brass▶️Nickel▶️Anodizing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted April 4, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2016 I have a black chrome M8 and always thought that the top plate was made from brass. However, I have a few scratches on it and it appears to be made from some sort of silver coloured alloy. I've seen M8.2s with worn black paint and they're definitely made of brass. Did Leica use 2 different top plates for the M8/M8.2? Ernstk, My M8 is also showing some silver color beneath the black chrome I hope to get the brass toning soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 4, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2016 You won't get brassing on a black chrome camera, unless extremely worn or you take to it with a grinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks for the feedback everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted April 12, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 12, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Brass plated with copper, nickel, then chrome for silver camera. Black chrome may be different. If you want it to brass, use black paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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