Leicameter MR-4 faded red paint on dial

[kiwidad]

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I have a clean black MR-4 on which the red on the dial is very dim and looking at the white it may just be very dirty. I dampened a Qtip with a little water and gently tried to clean the 16 number. after a single pass I looked at the Qtip and it had some red on it. My concern here is am I wiping the paint off? If there a way to clean without damaging the paint on the dial?

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello Kiwidad,

Welcome to the Forum.

Most likely what you took off was part of a non-waterproof red marker touch up. Not a bad idea.

After cleaning with a damp (Not wet) Q-tip & letting it dry. I would probably re-do it myself with another non-waterproof red marker which should be available in a children's toy store.

If it was bright chrome I would use a permanent red marker & clean up with some acetone. The acetone might damage the finish on a black paint/lacquer finish.

Best Regards,

Michael

Edited July 10, 2023 by Michael Geschlecht

[JohnW.]

I restore all my camera and lens lettering with these markers:-  

https://www.amazon.com/Markal-51122-Lacquer-Stik-Paintstick-Red/dp/B002BXJ91A/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_2_3/131-2962215-8461069?pd_rd_w=SyYAB&content-id=amzn1.sym.3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=9AAV47JGD0ASH01H1XPC&pd_rd_wg=3yi8Q&pd_rd_r=7efb98c3-d9bc-4995-aca3-0d65ef858124&pd_rd_i=B002BXJ91A&psc=1

 

[jc_braconi]

If you use acetone stay away from the plastic that cover the needle !