remove scratches on your leicas

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bigdavid

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Hi guys,

I have accidentally added a fine scratch on my darling M7. just wondering if there is a DIY way or removing it? Since the surface is matt, I couldnt polish it like other shiny surface can I?

Or does Leica remove cosmetic marks for a fee?

Thanks
 
Unless you are collecting it for "future investment", why worry about it... just enjoy it.... Your M7 still takes the same quality photos.
 
don't fuss. it is your mark that you are putting on that baby ;) keep shooting with it; the markings will become part of its charm.
 
thomasw_ said:
don't fuss. it is your mark that you are putting on that baby ;) keep shooting with it; the markings will become part of its charm.
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Indeed, and that certainly won't be the last scratch you get on it.
think of it as a badge of honor instead of a blemish.
 
bigdavid said:
... I have accidentally added a fine scratch on my darling M7. just wondering if there is a DIY way or removing it? Since the surface is matt, I couldnt polish it like other shiny surface can I?

Or does Leica remove cosmetic marks for a fee?
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I would strongly agree with all of the previous posters. Don't worry about it - think of the marks on your camera as memories of the "adventure." But if it bugs you than much a little swipe with black Sharpie may suffice...

And, no - you won't get any help from Leica on anything cosmetic.
 
lol. I see your points gentlemen.. I guess I'm safely over it now.... lets get some serious shooting! and of course, another body to admire in the glass shelf. :)
 
Quote from a senior person at Leica:

Over the years, you'll look at each of those scratches, and say. I remember where I made that one . . . I remember when I first noticed that one . . . That's what makes it YOUR Leica. It's part of the story of your life.

Cheers,

R.
 
i agree with everyone else, love my personalized M6. had to replace the external winder the other day. it got too dismorphic to use. wouldn't actually let me advance the film because it jammed against the body. now my M6 looks a bit odd with this shinny black winder on a muted body. give me 3 days...

wish i hadn't scratched the rear element on my 35/2 cron #%^!
 
Roger Hicks said:
Quote from a senior person at Leica:

Over the years, you'll look at each of those scratches, and say. I remember where I made that one . . . I remember when I first noticed that one . . . That's what makes it YOUR Leica. It's part of the story of your life.

Cheers,

R.
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How true this is, Roger, that merely last weekend I was with my dad just as I discovered a new (very small) ding just front of the shutter speed dial on my M2. I then, as your senior Leica fellow describes, proceeded to note all my memories surrounding blemishes whether I remember them happening, or (as in the case of this new ding) being noticed for the first time.

A Leica becomes a companion that spans different phases of one's life, much like a favorite pen, watch, or (dare I say) a dog. It's a wonderful position for an object to be so usable yet so much an obvious heirloom for future generations, God permitting.
 
Roger Hicks said:
Quote from a senior person at Leica:

Over the years, you'll look at each of those scratches, and say. I remember where I made that one . . . I remember when I first noticed that one . . . That's what makes it YOUR Leica. It's part of the story of your life.

Cheers,

R.
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Too bad when I got mine it was so war-torn I probably won't know what scratches are my work. ;)

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bigdavid said:
lol. I see your points gentlemen.. I guess I'm safely over it now.... lets get some serious shooting! and of course, another body to admire in the glass shelf. :)
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After you get this one battered real good then you can take the new one out of the glass case and batter it too..:eek:

Cameras were made to use not look at...:rolleyes:
 
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