Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Share #1 Â Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, do somebody now's how to remove little gray stripes from the alu body on top. From rubbing in a sack against other stuff. It's a X2 Greetings, Joost Edited November 3, 2022 by Energie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 3, 2022 Posted November 3, 2022 Hi Energie, Take a look here Light gray stripes on the alu body. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted November 3, 2022 Share #2 Â Posted November 3, 2022 Welcome, Joost. Can you post a picture showing the stripes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #3 Â Posted November 3, 2022 Thnx, i shall try Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #4  Posted November 3, 2022 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! Quote 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/344378-light-gray-stripes-on-the-alu-body/?do=findComment&comment=4554117'>More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #5  Posted November 3, 2022 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! Quote 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/344378-light-gray-stripes-on-the-alu-body/?do=findComment&comment=4554119'>More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #6 Â Posted November 3, 2022 The stripes are on the pop upflash and wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #7 Â Posted November 3, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Replace them is an option. But only the little wheel is a 30, euro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #8  Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Can i the alu finish polishen. Or would the total alu coating be gone? Edited November 3, 2022 by Energie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 4, 2022 Share #9  Posted November 4, 2022 Personally I would leave well alone and not try to remove the marks. Camera is now quite old and unlikely anyone apart from you would notice the marks. Polishing will likely make additional marks. Enjoy the camera as it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted November 4, 2022 Share #10  Posted November 4, 2022 Your camera is ready to help you make pictures. Cherish that fact. We all gather wrinkles as we age. 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share #11 Â Posted November 4, 2022 I agree, that's normal. I have to leave the top condition idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share #12  Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) Something else, do somebody knows a problemsolution about occasionally malfunction of the knob to take a picture. Edited November 4, 2022 by Energie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 4, 2022 Share #13  Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Energie said: Something else, do somebody knows a problemsolution about occasionally malfunction of the knob to take a picture. No experience of the shutter button 'sticking' on Leica X cameras but it's a known problem on PanaLeica compact cameras e.g. D-Lux 109. I remedied same on a D-Lux 109 by judicious use of electronic switch cleaner 'helped' by sliding a piece of "engineers' drafting film" between the  zoom / shutter button assembly and camera top plate ... and sliding the film back and forth – thus partially cleaning the assembly. However, this procedure only effected a temporary remedy and it required another clean within 6 months. Consider trying this 'at your own risk' using minimal amount of switch cleaner. The problem with all Leica X Series cameras is that Leica Camera AG no longer offers any support / servicing - and finding a third party repairer prepared to tackle servicing is difficult - mainly because spare parts are not available from Leica.  However, one possible avenue for Leica X camera repairs might be Don Goldberg in USA https://www.dagcamera.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html  Edited November 4, 2022 by dkCambridgeshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share #14 Â Posted November 4, 2022 This is so helpfull, many thanks! I'l try some contactcleaner these day's. Its a panasonic shutter buton. Â I thought i had a real Leica with lifetime service possibilities, but it have not enough importens for de Leica compagnie, but it's business as useal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted November 4, 2022 Share #15 Â Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Energie said: This is so helpfull, many thanks! I'l try some contactcleaner these day's. Its a panasonic shutter buton. Â I thought i had a real Leica with lifetime service possibilities, but it have not enough importens for de Leica compagnie, but it's business as useal. You have. Dunk was referring to a different camera, made by Panasonic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share #16 Â Posted November 4, 2022 You mean, it's a real Leica, but with no service anymore Only the shutterbutton is a Pana, i thought. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 4, 2022 Share #17  Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Energie said: You mean, it's a real Leica, but with no service anymore Only the shutterbutton is a Pana, i thought.   No ... The shutter button is not Panasonic. But I managed to remedy a similar problem on a Panasonic shutter release mechanism by cleaning as best possible with electronic contact cleaner – and without dismantling. You could also try using a can of compressed air to 'blow out' any dust which might be compromising the shutter release's contacts. Yes it's a proper / real Leica – but Leica no longer offer any service support. Edited November 4, 2022 by dkCambridgeshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energie Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share #18  Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) Desertdust is probebly the first problemmaker, i now afteral think about. Thank's, your idea with compressed air is also helpfull. It's also fine to hear such Leica information Edited November 5, 2022 by Energie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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