Leica Quality Control (1 Viewer)

[Colin Key]

Thanks for the tips. It sounds a bit drastic to use any sort of abrasive on my beloved Ultravids (must admit it had already crossed my mind). I might try zuiko's suggestion using a very weak solution of sodium bicarb. on a small area.

I am also thinking of contacting Leica directly to see what they say.

It seems to me that the armouring is made from some "old fashioned" type of rubber rather than a modern synthetic-based product. I wonder if the material will decay (perish) with age?

 

[Otto McDiesel]

It seems to me that the armouring is made from some "old fashioned" type of rubber rather than a modern synthetic-based product. I wonder if the material will decay (perish) with age?

Leica will replace that for you under warranty.

 

[chartwell99]

Leica will replace that for you under warranty.

I have an early (1994) 7 x 42 Trinovid BA with green armor which had become slick and, in places, developed a white dusty bloom. Leica Service advised that these conditions were not covered under the lifetime warranty, and recommended the judicious use of Armor All, which actually worked, although it does not to be re-applied from time to time.