jesseB Posted September 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys! I've got some spare M9's so I thought let's try to repaint one of them. I red some topics on the forum but these were most often about the film Leica's. I have some experience with disassembling so that won't be the problem. Has anyone some tips and tricks to separate the viewfinders from the top plate and how to get the paint off? I am curious about your ideas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rus Posted September 2, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2019 Repainting will void the warranty. That's the first thing to be aware of. The viewfinder windows on the front are wedged inside the frame, so it's just a simple matter of popping them out from inside the top plate. The eyepiece on the back has a plastic cover which should be removed first. You'll then see three (I remember?) screws holding the metal eyepiece to the frame. I've not tried removing the paint myself, but I'm guess they can be removed with paint remover or sandblasting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted September 2, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Rus said: Repainting will void the warranty. That's the first thing to be aware of. The viewfinder windows on the front are wedged inside the frame, so it's just a simple matter of popping them out from inside the top plate. The eyepiece on the back has a plastic cover which should be removed first. You'll then see three (I remember?) screws holding the metal eyepiece to the frame. I've not tried removing the paint myself, but I'm guess they can be removed with paint remover or sandblasting? Warranty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rus Posted September 2, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2019 What I meant was that, if the user removes the top plate, or get a 3rd party repair shop to do so, Leica will not service or repair the camera anymore should any issue with the electronics occur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesseB Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks for the reply. Warranty is not an issue, the body is already replaced by something better. How about the paint removal and painting? Anybody some suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84bravo Posted September 2, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2019 I saw some disassembly videos online and I believe that the shutter speed dial is integral to the top plate. I don't think it can be removed as it's pressed in with some electronic components. That will probably make painting difficult without being able to remove the dial, and possibly the shutter release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesseB Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted September 2, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 minute ago, 84bravo said: I saw some disassembly videos online and I believe that the shutter speed dial is integral to the top plate. I don't think it can be removed as it's pressed in with some electronic components. That will probably make painting difficult without being able to remove the dial, and possibly the shutter release. Thanks but I'm aware of that and I know how to disassemble the top plate. My struggle is more about the removal of the paint and getting the paint job done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceVentura1986 Posted September 4, 2019 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2019 It’s been done before: http://tv.digitalrev.com/v/qik-N21nYN8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 2, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 2, 2020 Any update on the result? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesseB Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted April 2, 2020 Yes and no. I managed to remove the all viewfinder glasses, shutter dial, flash shoe but got stuck on shutter button. Bottom plate is naked now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 2, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 2, 2020 On 9/4/2019 at 12:06 PM, AceVentura1986 said: It’s been done before: http://tv.digitalrev.com/v/qik-N21nYN8 Good Grief! I really wish I hadn't clicked on that link!............ How sad. Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameetman Posted April 2, 2020 Share #12 Posted April 2, 2020 Good luck! Hope someone can help you out with the shutter button. Can't wait to see the result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted April 2, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, pippy said: Good Grief! I really wish I hadn't clicked on that link!............ How sad. That's one way of putting it! Still it's no worse than some of the official limited editions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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