kodaktrix Posted June 6, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, as there were some discussions about repainting in this forum, I want to show a paint job, I did myself. It were two chrom beat up M2 and M3 I bought on ebay. I disassambled them, had the chrom and the nickel removed by a professional service, airbrushed them with black enamel paint, backed them in my stove, painted the engravings, assembled them, did adjust the rangefinders and applied a new leather cover. My own working time was about 5-6 hours for disassembling, painting, assembling, leathering and justage. Here I would like to show the M2. The M3 still needs new leather and justage. Regards Oliver 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! 3 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/26049-m2-black-paint-repainted-by-myself/?do=findComment&comment=274492'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 Hi kodaktrix, Take a look here M2 black paint, repainted by myself. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted June 6, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 6, 2007 Wonderful ! Wohl dem der´s kann ... M f G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waileong Posted June 6, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 6, 2007 How much would you charge if I sent my M4 to you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted June 6, 2007 I repair, service and work on my cameras only, as I am no professional. I would not work on somebody else´s camera, as it can be quite a surprise to open a 50 year old camera even if it looks pretty well from the outside. Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 6, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2007 Rubbing salt into the wound... Shintaro stole my M3 instead of painting it.. That is a wonderful job you did. I'm properly impressed - and envious.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchs Posted June 7, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 7, 2007 Hi, Oliver. This is something I have been playing with the idea of doing myself. What kind of paint enamel did you use? Did you dilute it to use with the airbrush? Was this airbrush of a low pressure, artistic type, or the more professional high pressure ones as those used in car painting? Thanks Ed Albesi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted June 8, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ed, the paint is called Senocryl, by a german company, it is the same black paint that Leica used or still uses, I guess on the MPs and for all black paint jobs. I diluted it with the matching thinner, and used a low pressure artistic airbrush with a 0,5mm nozzle. Then baked it for 1 1/4 hours at 160°C in my stove. Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchs Posted June 8, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 8, 2007 Thanks Oliver, do you know if it is available online? Cheers Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted June 8, 2007 Look here: Weilburger Coatings No: 05-0945 Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 8, 2007 Share #10 Posted June 8, 2007 Magnificient look for a M2! Is there a reason for the s/n white painiting seems less clear than the white Leitz engravings, and some time scale numbers too ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted June 8, 2007 No, just the engravings for the SN and on the dials are less deep. So You wipe it off a little easier when you use the terpentine. Just repeat the another some times and it will be ok. I were maybe a little cautious as I did it for the first time. Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleica Posted July 27, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 27, 2007 How does the summilux hood is attached to your canon 35? Does it slips off it you pull? I have the canon too and when I tried the summicron hood it fits but its not solidly attached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted July 27, 2007 I put transluctant tape around the barrel, it is a perfect fit then and the teeth of the hood bite in. Regards Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 27, 2007 Share #14 Posted July 27, 2007 It is always better to show pic's taken by the camera rather than of the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted July 27, 2007 Stewee, at least I´ve got the balls to give my name and place. By the way I have not been able to find any photograph You took. Kindest regards Oliver 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 27, 2007 Share #16 Posted July 27, 2007 Now in Trinidad Ollie, last time me hardhat was in Paris. No scanner mate, company won't allow it...plenty of photos, you can bet on that man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted July 27, 2007 Eh maan, gimme some gin for my mopad, my mopad is broke on the autobahn. Cheers Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-T Posted July 30, 2007 Share #18 Posted July 30, 2007 Did you use a primer, Oliver? And did the manufacturers supply you mail order, or did you go through a dealer/distributor? TIA... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodaktrix Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share #19 Posted July 31, 2007 Paul, You have got mail. Oliver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted July 31, 2007 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2007 Nice job, Oliver. You can be proud of your results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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