Few Widelux f8 questions

Hey all,

Bought a widelux recently that’s a bit of a beater. Wanted to know if:

1) anyone know if it’s possible to buy new rubber/leatherette for it to replace the old stuff? Anyone make anything like that?

2) is it possible to repaint this specific camera? Does anyone do this on a widelux and if so, any reviews?

3) if a repaint is not possible or practical, is it possible and practical to do small touch ups to the paintwork? It’s not “regular” single colour stuff. I don’t think it’s actually normal “paint” but I’m not sure...

Just want to spruce up the girl a little. I mean she’s real pretty but could do with some new shoes and a haircut lol

Hey all,

Bought a widelux recently that’s a bit of a beater. Wanted to know if:

1) anyone know if it’s possible to buy new rubber/leatherette for it to replace the old stuff? Anyone make anything like that?

2) is it possible to repaint this specific camera? Does anyone do this on a widelux and if so, any reviews?

3) if a repaint is not possible or practical, is it possible and practical to do small touch ups to the paintwork? It’s not “regular” single colour stuff. I don’t think it’s actually normal “paint” but I’m not sure...

 

Just want to spruce up the girl a little. I mean she’s real pretty but could do with some new shoes and a haircut lol

Some camera repair shops have sheet leather in stock and cut a new covering to fit a camera as needed. I just had this done at Cameraworks in Latham NY for a Leica IIIg; the cost was $40.

Precision Camera in Chicago is a Widelux specialist, you might contact them.