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paint my chrome m5 black


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Hi,

 

I'm wondering if there are any reputable painting services for leicas. Acquiring a chrome m5, and in case I want to paint it. I'm assuming they have to disassemble the camera, andwould want someone expert in those matters.

 

Thanks in advance

 

I assume that you are referring to a 'chrome' chrome rather than to a 'black' chrome, as all M5's were chromed. I hope you realize that a 'chrome' chrome M5's are much rarer than their black versions? I would never paint one......

 

You did not tell us why you want to 'paint' the camera - M5's were never painted, rather chromed in bright or black chrome. Yes, the camera would have to be disassembled and all original finish removed to perform this kind of restoration. Also, all parts have to be removed from the top and bottom plates - cranks, winders, shoe, ASA dial, RF windows, flash sync outlet, shutter speed dial etc.

 

Best,

 

Jan

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I assume that you are referring to a 'chrome' chrome rather than to a 'black' chrome, as all M5's were chromed. I hope you realize that a 'chrome' chrome M5's are much rarer than their black versions? I would never paint one......

 

You did not tell us why you want to 'paint' the camera - M5's were never painted, rather chromed in bright or black chrome. Yes, the camera would have to be disassembled and all original finish removed to perform this kind of restoration. Also, all parts have to be removed from the top and bottom plates - cranks, winders, shoe, ASA dial, RF windows, flash sync outlet, shutter speed dial etc.

 

Best,

 

Jan

 

oh, i see. thanks. well, i owned a black one briefly. aestetically i like it, and also

less obvious for street shooting. also have a m6. so i'll keep it the way it is, & or at some point in the future if i find it bothers me, i'll trade for a black one. thanks for your imput.

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