Light gray stripes on the alu body

[Energie]

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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

[wda]

Welcome, Joost. Can you post a picture showing the stripes?

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[Energie]

Thnx, i shall try

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[Energie]

The stripes are on the pop upflash and wheels

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Replace them is an option. But only the little wheel is a 30, euro

[Energie]

Can i the alu finish polishen. Or would the total alu coating be gone? 

Edited November 3, 2022 by Energie

[dkCambridgeshire]

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. 

[wda]

Your camera is ready to help you make pictures. Cherish that fact. We all gather wrinkles as we age. 😊

[Energie]

I agree, that's normal. I have to leave the top condition idea

[Energie]

Something else, do somebody knows  a problemsolution about occasionally malfunction of the knob to take a picture.

Edited November 4, 2022 by Energie

[dkCambridgeshire]

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

[Energie]

This is so helpfull, many thanks!

I'l try some contactcleaner these day's. Its a panasonic shutter buton.

 

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.

[wda]

1 hour ago, Energie said:

This is so helpfull, many thanks!

I'l try some contactcleaner these day's. Its a panasonic shutter buton.

 

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.

[Energie]

You mean, it's a real Leica, but with no service anymore

Only the shutterbutton is a Pana, i thought.

 

 

[dkCambridgeshire]

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

[Energie]

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