Nick De Marco Posted March 31, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The black 'skin' on my lovely M3 has become so britle that one piece broke off from the front of the camera this weekend, leaving an unseemly hole in the skin. Does anyone know if there is someone who will repair this by putting on a new skin, with a high standard of skill, at a reasonable cost, and preferably in the UK... Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Philippe D. Posted March 31, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2008 Hello Nick, The black 'skin' on my lovely M3 has become so britle that one piece broke off (...) Does anyone know if there is someone who will repair this by putting on a new skin, with a high standard of skill, at a reasonable cost Do it yourself ! (or ask your wife/girlfriend) Depending on your M3 version: http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/M3_buddha/index.php http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/M3_round-ear/pebble/index.php and how to do it: Leica M3 covering installation Have fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd. Posted March 31, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2008 as an alternative (just in case you would like to change from vulcanite to leather with a similar structure, or to something completely different) i would suggest CameraLeather.com Custom camera leather and leatherette. great fun dealing with them, nice people over there! -tim- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 31, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2008 CRR Luton: <center>( Leica ) CAMERA REPAIRS & RESTORATION - LUTON , ENGLAND <p> <center> Wish you all a Healthy & Prosperous New Year 2008 Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted March 31, 2008 Many thanks for all your help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted April 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2008 I can highly recommend Aki Asahi. He will also do special coverings, like M3 Buddha ears without selftimer and without finder select lever. All for the same US$ 19 shipped. It's an easy DIY job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted April 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I second Rik's suggestion of DIY. I have recovered a few Ms myself and, before I resolved to try it, I have also paid a camera tech to do it for me. After finding out how straight-forward it was, I found the procedure to be very satisfying. I have used Aki's skins and cameraleather's coverings; both were well cut and no problem to install. The installation takes 5 to 10 mins at the most. It removal is the slow job where you have to take your time, be thorough and careful. But there is no special tool or knowledge needed. You can PM me if you'd like to ask me any questions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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