>>Brian E. Robinson wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a black OM-4T... is there touch-up paint available? My camera
>>> strap has worn some paint off the frame.
>
>Trevor J. Noble notes:
>>
>>There is a product available from gun-shops which chemically blackens brass.
>>It is called "Brass Black" manufactured in the USA by Birchwood Casey, Eden
>>Prairie, Minnesota 55344 - in a 3 fl.oz PVC bottle.
>
>Curt Fargo in his Camera Repair Tools and Supplies catalog has an
>entire page page (p.43) dedicated to touch up products. Most are
>indeed from the above manufacturer -- Birchwood-Casey, and sell for
>$5-7 a bottle.
>
>These catalogs are often available free of charge at the camera
>shows that Mr. Fargo attends. However, if you call and request
>a copy, they'll charge you $10 plus shipping. Luckily, most of
>the catalog is available online at: http://www.fargo-ent.com/
>and http:/www.micro-tools.com/
>
>The bad news for Brian and other OM-3/4 T/Ti owners is that ANY
>paint on titanium is, at best, temporary. This metal is not only
>highly resistant to impact, it also hates to be covered by paint.
>IMHO, it is advisable to develop an affection for the weathered,
>well-worn look -- fast!
>
>Cheers,
>
>
>
>/Gary Schloss.
>Studio City, CA
>schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
Knock on wood, the black finish on my OM4Ti is doing pretty well. At least
as well as the Canon F1 tank I used for 3 or 4 years.
Winsor
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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