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how to paint the lens?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:15 pm    Post subject: how to paint the lens? Reply with quote
is there a special spray paint to retouch an old lens?
i sometimes use black permanent marker to touch up some spots with faded or chip paint. i was wondering if you could repaint the lens? how about the letters and numbers? is there a method to really paint a lens properly?


PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:53 pm    Post subject: Re: how to paint the lens? Reply with quote
jun wrote:
is there a special spray paint to retouch an old lens?
i sometimes use black permanent marker to touch up some spots with faded or chip paint. i was wondering if you could repaint the lens? how about the letters and numbers? is there a method to really paint a lens properly?


I have often wondered myself. I think enamel paints would be best. Sprayed or painted though?


PostPosted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Micro-Tools has touch-up paints, available from Germany or US. These 'paint stiks' are also available at auto supply and hobby supply.

Some lens bodies are anodized not painted, some have baked-on finish, some are silk-screened, some engraved, some plated, etc.. Professional cost is likely (much) more than new lens! Complete 're-painting' can be quite an undertaking...
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