Herr Barnack Posted August 16, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 16, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 8/14/2019 at 3:28 PM, SiOnara said: I've just removed my Leica script from my M10D. I used this rubbing alcohol from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072M7SQGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o-fvDbM5MWV1R Dabbed it on with a cotton bud and used a wooden toothpick and cloth to remove the white paint. It took a bit of time but worked a treat. I tested it on my old M8 before it touched my M10D just to make sure it was cool! I'd advise test anything first before you plough in! 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! Denatured alcohol (in essence, alcohol that has been distilled) would probably work, too. Ask at your local pharmacy and they should have it in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 16, 2019 Posted August 16, 2019 Hi Herr Barnack, Take a look here How to remove white lettering on M10-D?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
SiOnara Posted August 16, 2019 Share #22 Posted August 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, FrozenInTime said: This was not such a bad idea, though I would have added a few more shutter speed marks : https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-Special-Editions/Stealthhttps://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-Special-Editions/Stealth 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! Love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted August 16, 2019 Share #23 Posted August 16, 2019 Almost disappears in certain light and visible in other light. Best of both worlds. 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! 8 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/300302-how-to-remove-white-lettering-on-m10-d/?do=findComment&comment=3799210'>More sharing options...
helohe Posted August 16, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 16, 2019 Now thinking about removing the paint from one of my lenses and adding superluminova, lumibrite or chromalight https://www.rctritec.com/en/phosphorescent-pigments/swiss-super-luminovar.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 16, 2019 Share #25 Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Herr Barnack said: Denatured alcohol (in essence, alcohol that has been distilled) would probably work, too. Ask at your local pharmacy and they should have it in stock. Target and ACE hardware sells it in quarts - 70% isopropyl and 100% isopropyl. 70% is preferred as a disinfectant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2019 Share #26 Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 7:53 PM, FrozenInTime said: This was not such a bad idea, though I would have added a few more shutter speed marks : https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-Special-Editions/Stealthhttps://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-Special-Editions/Stealth 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! The only thing I like about this is the highly visible green "A" on the shutter dial. I wish that all M's were marked in the same fashion instead of the near invisible Red "A"..........On all of my M's I've fixed a white tape arrow on the "A" position to make it more instantly apparent......and yes I know about the indent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2019 Share #27 Posted August 20, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 8/17/2019 at 1:59 AM, Herr Barnack said: Denatured alcohol (in essence, alcohol that has been distilled) would probably work, too. Ask at your local pharmacy and they should have it in stock. btw....denatured alcohol (also called methylated spirits in some countries) is ethyl alcohol that has denaturants added to make it unpalatable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28 Posted August 20, 2019 Don't make it so complicated, take simple nail polish remover, should be available already in the household or get a small bottle in the supermarket. It doesn't harm silver or black chrome surfaces. The paint doesn't adhere well on the silver/black surfaces, it sits merely in the grooves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted August 23, 2019 Share #29 Posted August 23, 2019 why do this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humerc Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted August 23, 2019 because we are bored 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraxisPictures Posted September 2, 2019 Share #31 Posted September 2, 2019 If it doesn't help me make pictures, then it doesn't need to be on my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humerc Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share #32 Posted March 2, 2021 Just for Information: I found a good video explaining how to remove the lettering easily: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen.s1 Posted March 2, 2021 Share #33 Posted March 2, 2021 My M10-P looks even better without the white ink in the engraving on top! The model and the point of origin are still visible. An instant collectable!!! It can be yours for $37,000. <chuckles> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humerc Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted March 2, 2021 You got it! But you won’t get it - I already made a deposit 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humerc Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share #35 Posted March 2, 2021 I removed the color of the Leica engraving from my M10-D now. I did it like shown in the video, but only with Nail-Polish remover, as I had nothing else at home. Worked like a charm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted March 2, 2021 Share #36 Posted March 2, 2021 Hello Everybody, Did anyone think about just covering the white or color with black color from a black magic marker? If you change your mind you can remove it with pure acetone. Not with nail polish remover, which is usually acetone along with oil & sometimes some other things. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen.s1 Posted March 3, 2021 Share #37 Posted March 3, 2021 Michael, that pure acetone will eat away the white that you're trying to reveal. Now that several hours and 50 exposures have passed, I really really like the black roof on my 10-P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted March 3, 2021 Share #38 Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Hello Stephen, That may well be true with current equipment but when I was touching up some black magic marker a while ago & cleaned off a section of the lens: The white underneath was like new & was not coming off. This was a black anodized lens from the early 1970's. It is possible that things are different with more modern lenses & equipment. Thank you for the information. Best Regards, Michael Edited March 3, 2021 by Michael Geschlecht Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humerc Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted March 3, 2021 vor 5 Stunden schrieb Stephen.s1: Michael, that pure acetone will eat away the white that you're trying to reveal. Now that several hours and 50 exposures have passed, I really really like the black roof on my 10-P. Oh- you also did it? Sorry - I totally misunderstood your earlier post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Blanko Posted March 3, 2021 Share #40 Posted March 3, 2021 I don’t like the white letters too. But instead of removing the white paint, I used a black pen - which should be relatively easily removable if desired later on. BTW, I also added a white mark on the exposure time dial for the auto setting and on the Visoflex, as otherwise the proper visual control is difficult. 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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