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Re: [OM] painting chrome OM-1 covers black.....

Subject: Re: [OM] painting chrome OM-1 covers black.....
From: "Paul Farrar" <farrar@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:25:19 -0500 (CDT)
Take a look at what this guy does.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/5799/shintaro.htm

Paul

> 
> James,
> 
> I would think that you would have to have an electroplating kit to do
> this correctly.  You would hook the kit up "backwards" to remove the
> existing chrome plating; I don't think the paint would stick to the
> chrome.  I would ask the question at:
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/camera-fix
> 
> and see if this groups has any ideas or experience in this area.
> 
> Check out this site for electroplating kits and books:
> 
> http://www.caswellplating.com/
> 
> There are numerous other small parts that are chrome, such as the
> self-timer lever, rewind knob, etc.  These would probably be difficult
> to paint.  I think that some of these "chrome" parts would melt or
> decompose, so be careful!
> 
> I have a black baseplate from a beater OM-1, which includes the motor
> drive and battery covers.  Please contact me off-list if you are
> interested.
> 
> Bill Stanke
> 
> james olson wrote:
> > 
> > A while ago there was a thread involving painting the top and bottom plates
> > of an OM-1 chrome, black.  Some people talked about powder coating, etc.....
> >   Has anyone successfully painted the plates yet?  Or attempted the process?
> > 
> > Or, does anyone have a parts OM-1 (black) with covers they would be
> > interested in selling?
> > 
> > (I'd like to have a black OM-1, and I'm trying to do it without having to
> > buy another camera.)
> > 
> > James.
> > 
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