Leica M4-P: Rebuilding Worn Back Door Hinge Sockets
Originally posted on Instagram. Notes from the repair bench, kept here as a searchable archive. View the original on Instagram
While I no longer service Leica, I still have a personal collection of Leicas that needs tending to from time to time. This M4-P has had a rough life. Biggest issue is that the back door hinge pin sockets were actually worn away on the body as seen in photos two and three. I can’t say that I have ever seen this before, this camera must have been worked hard.
Photo four shows what I used to build up the hinge pin sockets: Glass microspheres mixed with epoxy and black paint. Looks like it will hold up well, the last photo shows the completed repair. I am not going to fix any cosmetic issues on the camera, I sort of like it looking worn but working well.
