Leica M3 Repaint

[lonemantis]

Does anyone know if restoration35.com still does Leica M repaints? I tried contacting them but received no response. I've seen some lovely pictures of anti-panda painted M3s and have started to covet one for myself.

If not, can anyone recommend somewhere else to have a repaint done? I was drawn to restoration35 due to the reasonable prices. I've heard of Shintaro of course, but he's a little more than I'd like to spend and the turnaround seems like longer than I would want to commit.

I'm sure this has been discussed a lot around here, although a lot of the information seems outdated now!

 

[JMQ]

Did you do a search? here is one that is not too outdated....

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113024&highlight=painting+camera

Shintaro did mine a 8 years ago. The work is excellent, but it took almost 4 months, and even that was with intervention from well-connected friends.

 

[splitimageview]

lonemantis, drop me a pm here. I'm not sure I got your message.

 

[Rob-F]

I tried contacting them but received no response.

In that case I think I would pass on them!

 

[wjlapier]

In that case I think I would pass on them!

I wouldn't.

PM digitalintrigue.

The anti-panda BP M3 was probably mine. If you have an early M3, lmk. I have BP top and bottom plates in exc-MINT condition--you'd have to use a loupe to find what I mean. No dings, scratches or other issues.

 

[lonemantis]

Well, hopefully you don't mind me stealing your idea! I've sent him a PM, so we'll see about getting that done.

 

[kshapero]

lonemantis, drop me a pm here. I'm not sure I got your message.

How long does it take for you to black paint a Leica M3?