rchrd Posted September 29, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) If the aluminum on our silver Leica T/T/TL2 gets scratched, can we buff it out and hand polish it like the employee in the Leica ad? 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/277372-if-our-leica-t-gets-scratched/?do=findComment&comment=3367457'>More sharing options...
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mmanda Posted September 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2017 Yeh I wondered that myself. I bought a 'cheapie' T from Leica Miami that has some pretty serious battle scars from its previous owner/s doesn't affect the camera at all. Although mine probably needs 'filler' not a polish Bumps... by mmanda withers, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchrd Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted September 30, 2017 Oh wow, those are some deeper scars there. On the bright side, it shows how durable the camera really is. I wonder if there is such a thing as filler for aluminum...hopefully somebody on this site knows. In the video, it looks like they are polishing it with very very very fine sand paper, which is why the camera is so soft to the touch despite being metal. I normally don't mind scratches on objects. I think they add character and a visual history to the object. Those imperfections are what make the old beat up leicas beautiful. But the leica t is so intentionally perfectionist with its design aesthetic, half of me doesn’t want to see it damaged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted September 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 30, 2017 Oh wow, those are some deeper scars there. On the bright side, it shows how durable the camera really is. I wonder if there is such a thing as filler for aluminum...hopefully somebody on this site knows. In the video, it looks like they are polishing it with very very very fine sand paper, which is why the camera is so soft to the touch despite being metal. I normally don't mind scratches on objects. I think they add character and a visual history to the object. Those imperfections are what make the old beat up leicas beautiful. But the leica t is so intentionally perfectionist with its design aesthetic, half of me doesn’t want to see it damaged. I don't know of the history of the one I have, for all I know it's had some internal repairs performed. So not sure how robust it is. Honestly the marks don't bother me, they might when I go to sell it tho which I will probably do when I see what this new release is going to be. That might hurt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted September 30, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 30, 2017 If the aluminum on our silver Leica T/T/TL2 gets scratched, can we buff it out and hand polish it like the employee in the Leica ad? Screen Shot 2017-09-29 at 1.54.53 PM.png No problem, but you would need the sort of abrading and polishing gear used in the jewellery trade and finish with a fine texturing wheel to match the original surface. I've done this before with similarly finished gear and you can match things very closely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchrd Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted September 30, 2017 mmanda: Is a new camera coming out? Will it be in the T crop sensor category? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Aluminum is rarely left raw : would the production process for the T/TL/TL2 body require, after polishing, for it to be cleaned then anodized or oxide coated? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchrd Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted October 1, 2017 That is a good point, I think anodizing coats aluminum in a clear oxidated layer, adding strength to the metal. The polishing does occur before anodization in Apple’s aluminum, so I imagine that the T goes through the same routine. Since anodized layer is clear, maybe polishing will still work in terms of appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted October 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2017 mmanda: Is a new camera coming out? Will it be in the T crop sensor category? https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/275404-code-name-clooney/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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