Guest rontr6 Posted February 12, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 12, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Everybody Any hints and tips for cleaning the chrome on old Leicas, mine's grubby but not damaged, the last time I tried this [years ago] using a liquid cleaner on an M2 I ended up having to get it serviced as it leached the lubricant out of the wind-on shaft and it got progressively stiffer:rolleyes: Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted February 12, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 12, 2008 Use Qtips and Lighter fluid, do not rub over the vulcanite, be careful ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted February 12, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 12, 2008 I was told years ago by the then Leica tech (at Rockleigh, NJ) that the best thing after all is said is a clean bath towel, slighty damp, and just keep moving to a clean area on the towel. If needed, a very mild soapy solution (again just slightly damp) can be used to cut through heavy dirt and skin oils. I would be very hesitant at using strong compounds of any kind - Leica finishes may be of high quality but they are not impervious. Best of luck,,,,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmr Posted February 14, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 14, 2008 I would just wipe it down with a towel. A "grubby" camera does not get noticed, it is much safer for you and your Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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